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Qatar: 11 Israeli ‘detainees’ released in exchange for 33 Palestinian ‘civilians’

By Jacob Magid 27 November 2023, 10:14 pm 2 Edit

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Hostages released by Hamas on the fourth day of the ceasefire with Israel are transferred to the Red Cross inside Gaza ahead of their return to Israel via Egypt, November 27, 2023. (Screenshot)
Hostages released by Hamas on the fourth day of the ceasefire with Israel are transferred to the Red Cross inside Gaza ahead of their return to Israel via Egypt, November 27, 2023. (Screenshot)

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari confirms the implementation of the fourth day of the truce agreement, with 11 Israeli “detainees” released in exchange for 33 Palestinian “civilians.”

The Israelis released were held hostage by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists for 52 days.

The Palestinians released were prisoners convicted and on trial for security offenses.

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