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Israel, Hamas Poised For Third Hostage-prisoner Exchange

Hamas's failure to include woman civilian Arbel Yehud among the hostages released last weekend prompted Israel to delay the return of displaced Palestinians. (Credit: AFP)

Israel and Hamas were set to carry out their third hostage-prisoner exchange on Thursday, with three Israelis and five Thai captives slated for release as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza war.

A fourth exchange is scheduled for the weekend, but Hamas accused Israel on Wednesday of jeopardising the deal by holding up aid deliveries, an allegation Israel dismissed as "fake news".

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