Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement with Hamas. The Israeli Prison Service confirmed the release, which included 69 women, 20 children, and a teenager from Ofer Military Prison near Ramallah. Most were from the occupied West Bank, with 12 from East Jerusalem. This follows Hamas’ release of three Israeli prisoners. Footage showed the detainees leaving the prison on buses, marking a significant step in the ongoing truce efforts.
The US flag has been hoisted once more at the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, for the first time since its closure in 2012.
US Special Representative for Syria Thomas Barrack made his first official visit to Damascus and personally raised the flag during a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. The embassy had suspended operations amid the outbreak of civil conflict following anti-government protests.
No official statement has been issued regarding the resumption of embassy operations.
The move follows a surprise meeting earlier this month between US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara in Riyadh, where a decision was made to lift sanctions imposed during the Assad era, signaling a potential shift in Washington-Damascus relations.
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