Israel says it has released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. 

The news comes after the first Israeli hostages released under the long-awaited agreement arrived back in Israel.

The three freed Israeli hostages — the first of 33 to be released by Hamas and its allies over the next six weeks — are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari. 

They are said to be in good health and are receiving treatment at a medical center in Tel Aviv. Their release sparked jubilant scenes in Tel Aviv.

Displaced Palestinians started returning to their homes in Gaza, which has been decimated over the past 15 months. 

One Gazan told CNN the moment was “bittersweet,” as 92% of homes in the enclave have been destroyed or damaged, according to the UN. 

Meanwhile, hundreds of aid trucks with desperately needed supplies entered Gaza.

The Israeli military withdrew from several locations in southern and northern Gaza after the truce began, an Israeli military official told CNN.

Source: CNN

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