Israel has freed 90 Palestinians as part of an agreement with Hamas, which includes the release of hostages held in Gaza and a ceasefire, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The Israeli Prison Service confirmed that the Palestinians were released in exchange for three Israeli hostages freed on January 19.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously confirmed the release of the hostages. The women, Romi Gonen (24), Emily Damari (28), and Doron Steinbrecher (31), were received by Israeli military personnel and escorted back to Israeli territory.
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