Sun Jan 26 01:47:14 IST 2025: ## Prisoner Exchange Completes Second Phase of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
**GAZA CITY/JERUSALEM** – Israel and Hamas have concluded a second prisoner exchange as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement, officials confirmed today. This phase involved the release of four Israeli female soldiers held captive in Gaza in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. This marks a significant step in the implementation of phase one of the broader ceasefire deal, raising hopes for a more permanent resolution to the conflict. Details surrounding the specific identities of the released prisoners remain limited at this time. Both sides have expressed satisfaction with the exchange, though tensions remain high in the region.
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