Israel to release over 700 prisoners, including murderers, in Gaza deal - report

• Published date: 24 March 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The prisoners agreed upon for release by Israel include hundreds who are serving life sentences for murdering Israelis in terror attacks, Walla's Barak Ravid further reported

In return, 40 hostages will be released by Hamas, reports said.

Gaza hostage deal: Ball in Hamas's court

It was reported on Saturday night that the Israeli delegation in Qatar has agreed to an American compromise on the issue of the number of Palestinian prisoners who will be swapped for each Israeli hostage.

According to the reports, major disagreements about this number initially prompted the American compromise proposal.

The Israeli team in Qatar has also reportedly...