Israel releases Palestinian prisoners, after Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza

 Hamas has released three Israeli hostages, after days of fears over the Gaza ceasefire

• The hostages are now back in Israel - watch our coverage live at the top of the page

• Israel is releasing 369 Palestinian prisoners in return, according to the Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office - some have arrived in the West Bank, more are due in Gaza later

• Hamas said on Monday it would not release hostages this weekend, blaming Israel for alleged violations of the the ceasefire 

  
  
  
  Israel said if hostages weren't released by midday (local time) on Saturday, it would resume attacks on Gaza

• Today's hostage release is a positive sign - but Palestinians are still concerned about the ceasefire

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