Dozens of Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for IDF soldiers, with some deported and others freed in West Bank

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In the West Bank, there have been scenes of excitement and relief as dozens of Palestinian prisoners were released in exchange for four female IDF soldiers. While 200 prisoners were freed in the swap, around 70 of the most serious criminals were immediately deported. Twenty were sent back to Gaza, and the rest were released in the West Bank. ABC Global Affairs Editor John Lyons filed this report from Ramallah shortly before the prisoners were reunited with their families.

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