Nick Miles

We're in Ramallah in the West Bank, where we get reaction to the imminent release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. And we hear what the ceasefire means for the people of Gaza as long-awaited aid trucks enter the streets. There have been many false starts in the efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza. But now the latest diplomatic efforts have come to fruition.

We're in Ramallah in the West Bank, where we get reaction to the imminent release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. And we hear what the ceasefire means for the people of Gaza as long-awaited aid trucks enter the streets. There have been many false starts in the efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza. But now the latest diplomatic efforts have come to fruition.

After 15 months in captivity, three Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas in Gaza. The three women crossed the border into Israel. And as we record this podcast, they're due to be taken by helicopter to a hospital in Tel Aviv. Their release is part of a deal between Hamas and the Israeli government, which includes a six-week ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

After 15 months in captivity, three Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas in Gaza. The three women crossed the border into Israel. And as we record this podcast, they're due to be taken by helicopter to a hospital in Tel Aviv. Their release is part of a deal between Hamas and the Israeli government, which includes a six-week ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Anna Foster, was in a square with hundreds of Israelis as they watched the handover of the hostages in Gaza to the International Red Cross.

Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Anna Foster, was in a square with hundreds of Israelis as they watched the handover of the hostages in Gaza to the International Red Cross.

Jonah Fisher in Tel Aviv. Well the impact of today's releases is not just on those women freed and their families but on those with loved ones still in captivity. Adam Manit's cousin Zahid Adan was taken hostage on the 7th of October after his oldest daughter Mayan was shot and killed through a room door. Here's Zahid reacting to the news of the safe arrival of the three female hostages.

Jonah Fisher in Tel Aviv. Well the impact of today's releases is not just on those women freed and their families but on those with loved ones still in captivity. Adam Manit's cousin Zahid Adan was taken hostage on the 7th of October after his oldest daughter Mayan was shot and killed through a room door. Here's Zahid reacting to the news of the safe arrival of the three female hostages.

Meanwhile, Palestinian families are preparing for the return of dozens of prisoners who are being held in Israeli jails. It's another key plank of the deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas. Our correspondent John Donison is in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.

Meanwhile, Palestinian families are preparing for the return of dozens of prisoners who are being held in Israeli jails. It's another key plank of the deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas. Our correspondent John Donison is in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.

John Donison in Ramallah. Well, one of the Palestinian prisoners being released is 68-year-old Nael Barghouti. He's been held the longest by Israel for more than a decade. He was arrested for the second time on the charge of acting against Israel in 2014.

John Donison in Ramallah. Well, one of the Palestinian prisoners being released is 68-year-old Nael Barghouti. He's been held the longest by Israel for more than a decade. He was arrested for the second time on the charge of acting against Israel in 2014.

While Nael is set to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire, he's also one of the people who won't be allowed to return to the West Bank. Here's his wife, Iman.

While Nael is set to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire, he's also one of the people who won't be allowed to return to the West Bank. Here's his wife, Iman.

Iman Barghouti. Well, alongside the prisoner hostage releases, a ceasefire has also come into effect. Many Palestinians who've been displaced from their homes in Gaza are now attempting to return. Dr. Mohamed Abou Mougassib from the humanitarian charity Médecins Sans Frontières in Gaza has been describing what's in store for those Palestinians after 15 months of Israeli bombardment.

Iman Barghouti. Well, alongside the prisoner hostage releases, a ceasefire has also come into effect. Many Palestinians who've been displaced from their homes in Gaza are now attempting to return. Dr. Mohamed Abou Mougassib from the humanitarian charity Médecins Sans Frontières in Gaza has been describing what's in store for those Palestinians after 15 months of Israeli bombardment.

Dr Mohamed Abou Mougassib from the humanitarian charity Médecins Sans Frontières in Gaza. On his last day in office, President Biden in the United States has welcomed the ceasefire deal coming into force and the start of that hostage release process in return for the freeing of Palestinian prisoners.

Dr Mohamed Abou Mougassib from the humanitarian charity Médecins Sans Frontières in Gaza. On his last day in office, President Biden in the United States has welcomed the ceasefire deal coming into force and the start of that hostage release process in return for the freeing of Palestinian prisoners.

Well, the relief that this ceasefire has brought to people in Israel and Gaza is palpable. Many have taken to the streets to celebrate as hostages are freed from Hamas, while Palestinians eagerly await the release of 90 prisoners from Israeli jails. But it's only day one of a phased process with many potential pitfalls.

Well, the relief that this ceasefire has brought to people in Israel and Gaza is palpable. Many have taken to the streets to celebrate as hostages are freed from Hamas, while Palestinians eagerly await the release of 90 prisoners from Israeli jails. But it's only day one of a phased process with many potential pitfalls.