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Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?

Jan. 30, 2025 12:08 PM EST

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Five Thai workers held captive in the enclave were also freed in a separate deal with Thailand. Thursday's prisoner-for-hostage swap marked the third round of...

Israel's ban on UN's Palestinian aid agency has come into effect. Here's what that looks like

Jan. 30, 2025 10:18 AM EST

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Thursday formally banned the main United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from operating on its territory despite heavy diplomatic backlash, a move that humanitarian officials warn could have a disastrous impact on aid delivery and jeopardize regional...