Israel has released a total of 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Fourth swap of captives for prisoners comes as 50 Palestinians due to leave through Rafah crossing to hospitals abroad.

Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were making their way home on Monday.

As of today, about 8,500 people have crossed from the northern areas of Gaza to the southern side,' says spokesman - Anadolu ...