Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of deal with Hamas

Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of an agreement with the radical Hamas movement regarding the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and the implementation of a ceasefire.

Report informs via The Jerusalem Post that the Palestinian prisoners were released in exchange for three Israeli hostages who were freed on January 19, according to the Israel Prison Service.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier confirmed the release of the female hostages. The women, who were held in the Gaza Strip for 470 days, are Romi Gonen (24), Emily Damari (28), and Doron Steinbrecher (31). They were met by Israeli military forces and escorted to Israeli territory.