Tears of joy: Released Palestinians return home

Tears of joy flow as families reunite with Palestinians released from Israeli jails. Over 600 captives were freed this week, transported to Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Mothers, fathers and children embrace their loved ones after years apart, while talks begin in Egypt for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza, with the first phase set to end on Saturday.

Tears of joy: Released Palestinians return home

Tears of joy flow as families reunite with Palestinians released from Israeli jails. Over 600 captives were freed this week, transported to Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Mothers, fathers and children embrace their loved ones… pic.twitter.com/EBqQUL0czP

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