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Israel, Hamas exchange second set of hostages, prisoners

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Aviv Asher, 2.5; her sister Raz Asher, 4.5, and mother Doron meet with Yoni, Doron's husband and their father, after they returned to Israel to the designated complex at the Schneider Children's Medical Center on Nov. 24, 2023.[AP]

Hamas released 17 hostages late Saturday, 13 Israelis and four Thais. A short time later, early Sunday, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners on the second day of a four-day truce.

The hostages were released hours later than expected after the militant group accused Israel of violating the exchange agreement, claims Israeli officials denied.

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