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Middle East latest: Hostages and prisoners set to be released as ceasefire holds

Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners, in the third such exchange since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month



The main conceptual idea of the text is that a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, leading to a third prisoner and hostage exchange. This exchange is a crucial step in the process of achieving a longer-term ceasefire and lasting peace in the region. Key points: * Ceasefire: The ceasefire allows for the release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. * Hostage Release: Hamas will release 3 more Israeli hostages and 5 Thai captives, Israel will release 110 Palestinian prisoners. * Prisoner Exchange: This is part of a larger agreement for the release of all hostages held by Hamas in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. * Future Negotiations: Reaching a second phase of the agreement, where the ceasefire becomes indefinite, will be challenging but is necessary for lasting peace. The text highlights the hope for peace brought about by the ceasefire, but also acknowledges the difficult negotiations that lie ahead.

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