Four Israeli women soldiers were freed by Hamas after 15 months of captivity in Gaza and had an emotional reunion with their families. The women were taken to Rabin Medical Centre for evaluations and are in stable condition. Simultaneously, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a truce deal, marking significant exchanges amid ongoing conflict.
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