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Hamas is currently holding 199 people captive, including elderly people and infants, according to Israel.
The cloud of tension that has dogged Israel in recent months is lifting after Jerusalem announced details of its eased restrictions.
Israel gave further details of its plan to ease restrictions on the region after a Security Cabinet Meeting on Sunday.
