14 Hostages, 42 Prisoners To Be Freed 

Israeli authorities have confirmed the release of 14 hostages held in the Gaza Strip following Hamas attacks on October 7.

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A total of 14 hostages are expected to be handed over as per the terms of the truce.

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Families on both sides reuniting with loved ones.Visuals of jubilant Israelis welcoming back hostages.Hostages transported by helicopters to a hospital in central Israel.

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Palestinians rejoicing the return of 39 prisoners from Israeli jails. Massive crowd cheering as prisoners arrived in a West Bank town.

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