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IN PHOTOS: Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases prisoners amid ceasefire agreement

Updated On: 13 October, 2025 05:09 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Emotions ran high in both Israel and Palestine on Monday as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas led to the return of hostages and prisoners. Pics/AFP

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In Tel Aviv, a huge crowd which gathered to support hostage families erupted in joy. Pics/AFP
In Tel Aviv, a huge crowd which gathered to support hostage families erupted in joy. Pics/AFP
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Under the agreement, Hamas released the last 20 surviving hostages after more than two years in captivity

Under the agreement, Hamas released the last 20 surviving hostages after more than two years in captivity

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Under the ceasefire deal, Israel is due to release nearly 2,000 prisoners held in its jails

Under the ceasefire deal, Israel is due to release nearly 2,000 prisoners held in its jails

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In the Palestinian city of Ramallah, huge crowds gathered to welcome home the first buses carrying prisoners

In the Palestinian city of Ramallah, huge crowds gathered to welcome home the first buses carrying prisoners

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"Welcome home," Israel's foreign ministry said in a series of posts on X, hailing the return of the hostages

"Welcome home," Israel's foreign ministry said in a series of posts on X, hailing the return of the hostages

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Under the ceasefire agreement, Hamas is also due to return the bodies of the 27 hostages who died or were killed in captivity, as well as the remains of a soldier killed in 2014 during a previous Gaza conflict

Under the ceasefire agreement, Hamas is also due to return the bodies of the 27 hostages who died or were killed in captivity, as well as the remains of a soldier killed in 2014 during a previous Gaza conflict

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