Hamas frees the first of 8 more hostages as Gaza truce holds. Israel is set to release 110 prisoners

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas-led militants freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month. Israel was expected to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners. The truce is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israe...