In pictures: Palestinians reunite with their loved ones freed from Israeli captivity

Emotional scenes in occupied West Bank as Israel frees 15 Palestinian women and 15 children owing to Hamas resistance group's swap deal with Israel.

Palestinian woman Manal Dudeen hugs her daughter after disembarking a Red Cross bus transporting those freed from Israeli jails, during a welcome ceremony in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on November 28, 2023.       / Photo: AFP
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Palestinian woman Manal Dudeen hugs her daughter after disembarking a Red Cross bus transporting those freed from Israeli jails, during a welcome ceremony in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on November 28, 2023.       / Photo: AFP

Palestinian families have welcomed their relatives freed from notorious Israel jails in exchange for Israeli captives in besieged Gaza.

Israel released 30 Palestinians on Tuesday under a truce deal with Hamas resistance group. They include 15 minors and 15 women, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

Here are the heartwarming moments of Palestinian families embracing their loved ones.

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A newly freed Palestinian is greeted during a welcome ceremony for Palestinians released from Israeli jails.

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Incarcerated until today, Palestinian Rouba Assi hugs relatives during a welcome ceremony.

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Palestinian Manal Dudeen hugs her daughter after disembarking a Red Cross bus transporting Palestinians freed from Israeli jails.

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A crowd surrounds a Red Cross bus carrying Palestinians released from Israeli jails.

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A newly released Palestinian (R) greets friends and relatives while disembarking a Red Cross bus transporting Palestinians freed from Israeli jails.

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Ahmad Salaima is welcomed by relatives upon his arrival at his home in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.

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A Palestinian gestures from inside a Red Cross bus carrying those freed from Israeli jails.

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