Hamas releases Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza | BBC News

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

The hostages are now back in Israel.

Israel is releasing 369 Palestinian prisoners in return - a few went to the West Bank, the majority are now arriving in Gaza.

Hamas said on Monday it would not release hostages this weekend, blaming Israel for alleged violations of the ceasefire. Israel had said if hostages weren't released by midday (local time) on Saturday, it would resume attacks on Gaza.