Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The release included detainees from Gaza who were held without trial since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that triggered the war. The remaining prisoners served long or life sentences for deadly attacks against Israelis. The release drew attention to Israel's mass roundups of men in Gaza during its military campaign against Hamas. Among the released prisoners are the Palestinian manager of World Vision Gaza, a former militant leader and theater director, and individuals involved in high-profile attacks.