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Israel says 737 prisoners to be freed in first phase of Gaza truce deal

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Published On: 18 Jan 2025, 14:53

JERUSALEM, Jan 18, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Israel's justice ministry has said 737 prisoners and detainees will be freed as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal approved Saturday.

In a statement on its website, the justice ministry said "the government approves" the "release (of) 737 prisoners and detainees" currently in the custody of the prison service.

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