Israel lists Palestinian prisoners slated for release under Gaza deal

The family of a young Palestinian prisoner watches on a television the news updates on the Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners swap deal, near Hebron.

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Jerusalem: Israel provided details on Wednesday about Palestinian prisoners slated for release under a foreign-mediated deal to recover hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza, a publication that appeared intended to allow for any last-minute legal challenges.

The list posted on the Justice Ministry appeared to include 300 prisoners, twice the jailed 150 females and minors that Israel has agreed to free in return for 50 hostages in an initial four-day war pause that could lead to further releases.