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conflictprisoner-release2 years ago

"Released Palestinian Brothers Celebrate Homecoming, Yet Concerned about Ongoing Detentions"

Palestinian brothers Nasrallah and Qassam Al-Awar, released as part of the Israel-Hamas temporary truce agreement, express joy at being home but remain wary of ongoing Israeli detentions. The brothers, who were imprisoned for 17 months, highlight the lack of due process and interpretive charges such as "supporting terrorism." Human rights groups criticize the Israeli judicial system for its lack of basic protections. The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reports an increase in recent arrests, with over 3,365 Palestinians detained since the war began. The brothers fear for others and express uncertainty about their own future.

conflictprisoner-release2 years ago

Israel's Arrests and Releases: A Cycle of Unending Tensions

Israel has released 150 Palestinian prisoners, including 117 children and 33 women, during the ongoing truce with Hamas, while Hamas has released 69 captives, including 51 Israelis. However, Israel has also arrested at least 133 Palestinians from East Jerusalem and the West Bank during the same period. Palestinian prisoner associations argue that these arrests are part of Israel's ongoing policy of occupation and suppression of resistance. The worry for released Palestinian prisoners is that they are often rearrested by Israeli forces in the days, weeks, months, or years after their release. The conditions for Palestinians under arrest or in detention have severely declined since October 7, with reports of severe beatings, deaths in custody, and abuse in Israeli prisons.

conflictprisoner-release2 years ago

"Joyful Reunions: Palestinians Celebrate Release of Loved Ones in Prisoner Swap"

Dozens of Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli prisons as part of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. The freed prisoners, including minors and women, were welcomed home with celebrations and emotional reunions in the occupied West Bank. The exchange of prisoners came after the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The prisoner release is seen as a bittersweet moment for families on both sides of the conflict, highlighting the ongoing tensions and the high number of Palestinians held in Israeli administrative detention.