Fifth exchange of hostage-prisoners after Gaza ceasefire - in pictures

  • A Palestinian released from Israeli detention is welcomed on arrival in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. EPA
    A Palestinian released from Israeli detention is welcomed on arrival in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. EPA
  • A Palestinian embraces loved ones in Ramallah after being released from an Israeli jail. EPA
    A Palestinian embraces loved ones in Ramallah after being released from an Israeli jail. EPA
  • Families reunite as dozens of Palestinians arrive in Ramallah, after being released from Israeli prisons. Reuters
    Families reunite as dozens of Palestinians arrive in Ramallah, after being released from Israeli prisons. Reuters
  • Palestinian prisoners are greeted by their loved ones. AP Photo
    Palestinian prisoners are greeted by their loved ones. AP Photo
  • A former Palestinian prisoner released by Israel waves to a cheering crowd. AFP
    A former Palestinian prisoner released by Israel waves to a cheering crowd. AFP
  • A former Palestinian prisoner released by Israel flashes the victory sign. AFP
    A former Palestinian prisoner released by Israel flashes the victory sign. AFP
  • A freed Palestinian prisoner is greeted by a loved one. Reuters
    A freed Palestinian prisoner is greeted by a loved one. Reuters
  • Left to right, Ohad Ben Ami, Or Levy and Eli Sharabi are the latest hostages to be released. AFP
    Left to right, Ohad Ben Ami, Or Levy and Eli Sharabi are the latest hostages to be released. AFP
  • Mr Ami was held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack. Reuters
    Mr Ami was held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack. Reuters
  • Mr Sharabi is released by Hamas militants. Reuters
    Mr Sharabi is released by Hamas militants. Reuters
  • Michal Cohen, front left, the mother of Ohad Ben Ami, joins other relatives to celebrate Ohad's release from captivity. Getty Images
    Michal Cohen, front left, the mother of Ohad Ben Ami, joins other relatives to celebrate Ohad's release from captivity. Getty Images
  • Families and supporters celebrate the release of Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi, who were taken from Kibbutz Be'eri and held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack. Reuters
    Families and supporters celebrate the release of Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi, who were taken from Kibbutz Be'eri and held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack. Reuters
  • Relatives of Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi watch on television preparations for his release. AFP
    Relatives of Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi watch on television preparations for his release. AFP
  • The Red Cross team arrives ahead of the release of hostages. Reuters
    The Red Cross team arrives ahead of the release of hostages. Reuters
  • Members of Israeli forces gather outside the Israeli military prison, Ofer. Reuters
    Members of Israeli forces gather outside the Israeli military prison, Ofer. Reuters
  • In Tel Aviv, people wait to watch a livestream on a big screen reporting on the release of Israeli hostages Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, to be transferred from Hamas to the Red Cross. EPA
    In Tel Aviv, people wait to watch a livestream on a big screen reporting on the release of Israeli hostages Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, to be transferred from Hamas to the Red Cross. EPA
  • Supporters in Tel Aviv hold posters bearing a pictures of Ohad Ben Ami, left, and Or Levy, two of three Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas. AFP
    Supporters in Tel Aviv hold posters bearing a pictures of Ohad Ben Ami, left, and Or Levy, two of three Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas. AFP
  • Israeli troops and vehicles inside Ofer military prison, between Ramallah and Beituniya in the occupied West Bank, awaiting the release of Palestinian detainees as part of an exchange on February 8. AFP
    Israeli troops and vehicles inside Ofer military prison, between Ramallah and Beituniya in the occupied West Bank, awaiting the release of Palestinian detainees as part of an exchange on February 8. AFP