20 Hostages Freed, Prisoner Swap Done: Peace Next? | Vantage on Firstpost

West Asia hasn’t seen a day like this in two years. Instead of cries, there are cheers. Instead of protests, celebrations. Instead of bombs, smiles. Today, Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages — all finally home after more than two years in captivity. From the tunnels of Gaza to tearful reunions in Israel, this is a day that brought rare hope to a region scarred by war. But as Hamas flaunts its guns and Israel releases thousands of Palestinian prisoners, the question remains — is this the start of peace, or just a pause in conflict?

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