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Yemen's Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia are discussing a possible prisoner swap which could see hundreds of detainees freed
The Iran-aligned Houthis have reportedly agreed to swap more than 800 prisoners for 1,400 of their fighters captured by the Saudi-led coalition.
Iran is dropping plans for prisoner swaps with the United States due to 'breaches' by Washington in efforts to free the detainees.
Egyptian and Hamas officials have in recent weeks been holding talks aimed at securing a lasting truce with Israel in Gaza, with a possible prisoner swap among the proposals.
It is hoped that the prisoner and hostage swap could lead to renewed cooperation between the Taliban and Afghan government.
16-year-old Nufuth Hammad, who was due to be released in the prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, was beaten by Israeli guards and taken to Damon Prison.
Israel has reportedly proposed a week-long cessation of its war on Gaza to allow the freeing of 40 hostages, including women and elderly men in poor health.
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A military delegation from Hamas is visiting Egypt for indirect talks with Israeli negotiators over an exchange of prisoners, sources have told °®Âþµºâ€™s Arabic-language service.
The Red Cross says it is "ready" to coordinate between Hamas and Israel to secure a prisoner swap.
The government and the rebel Houthis have agreed to exchanged some 1,000 prisoners.