International News: Hamas releases 24 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire swap

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, Palestinian militant group Hamas freed 24 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a 4-day cease-fire deal.

According to the Associated Press, the freed hostages included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and 1 from the Philippines.

The agreement also opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.

For the first time after 7 weeks of bombardment, Gaza experienced quiet.

Rocket fire from Gaza militants into Israel went silent as well.

Israel says the cease-fire could be extended if more hostages are released, but it has vowed to resume its massive offensive once the truce ends.

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