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Refat Awwad is a Palestinian prisoner who was recently released from Israeli prison after serving 26 years.
According to Al Jazeera, Awwad was released as part of a prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Egyptian mediators. The deal involved the release of 20 Palestinians in exchange for information about the whereabouts of two Israeli citizens and the bodies of two Israeli soldiers. The prisoner swap has sparked widespread celebration in the Gaza Strip, with thousands gathering to welcome the released prisoners. A feature article provided coverage of the deal and its implications.