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Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a hostage deal, with officials emphasizing the new prison policies that aim to deter terrorism and reinforce sovereignty, despite concerns about the potential for some prisoners to re-engage in attacks.
The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has lasted nearly a week but remains fragile due to unresolved issues, primarily the dispute over exchanging hostage remains for Palestinian prisoners, with deep mistrust hindering the stability of the agreement.
Greta Thunberg reports being tortured and abused by Israeli guards during detention after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting severe treatment of activists and Palestinians amid ongoing conflict and political tensions in the region.
Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinians from its jails as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, leading to emotional reunions and celebrations, though allegations of abuse and mistreatment in Israeli prisons have been reported. The released prisoners include members of various Palestinian factions, with some facing ongoing uncertainty due to Gaza's damaged infrastructure and ongoing conflicts.
The article describes the emotional return of 88 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel to the West Bank after being held for years, some for decades, amidst a ceasefire and prisoner exchange following the Israel-Gaza conflict. The scene is marked by joy and sorrow, with families reuniting and some prisoners in poor health, while others face uncertainty due to potential deportations and Israeli restrictions on celebrations.
Palestinians celebrated as Israel released nearly 2,000 prisoners, including those detained during the Gaza conflict, under a ceasefire deal with Hamas, highlighting the complex political and emotional significance of prisoner releases on both sides.
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including some convicted of serious crimes and detainees held without charge, were released by Israel as part of a prisoner exchange with Hamas, leading to celebrations in Gaza and the West Bank amid complex emotions and ongoing tensions in the region.
Israelis are preparing to celebrate the release of freed hostages, with around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners also expected to be released, ahead of a visit by Trump.
Israel has begun withdrawing troops as part of a ceasefire deal involving the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, marking a significant step towards de-escalation in Gaza.
The ongoing indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in Egypt are heavily focused on a prisoner exchange deal, with key figures like Marwan Barghouti and Abdullah Barghouti demanding their release, which Israel considers red lines, potentially impacting the progress of the deal.
Hamas has offered significant concessions in a proposed Gaza ceasefire, including dropping demands for Israel's complete withdrawal from the Philadelphi corridor and agreeing to deeper Israeli buffer zones, while Israel has not responded and is preparing for a large-scale invasion of Gaza. The negotiations involve complex prisoner exchanges and aid arrangements, with regional mediators urging Israel to accept the proposal to prevent further conflict and humanitarian catastrophe.
Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, prompting condemnation from Palestinian officials. The clip shows Ben-Gvir making threatening remarks to Barghouti during a prison visit, amid ongoing tensions and policies affecting Palestinian prisoners. The incident has heightened tensions and drawn criticism from Palestinian authorities, highlighting the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
A Palestinian prisoners' group has reported severe abuse, including rape and torture, of Gaza detainees by Israeli forces. Testimonies from detainees, including journalist Mohammed Arab, reveal horrific conditions in Israeli detention centers such as Sde Teiman and Ofer prison. The Commission of Detainees Affairs accuses all Israeli institutions of complicity in these abuses.
The release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails has become a crucial aspect of the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, with Hamas dropping its demand for the release of all prisoners and now seeking the freedom of between 400 and 1,000 "ordinary prisoners", plus 57 convicted of serious crimes. The issue of prisoner release is seen as a major rights issue for Palestinians and a significant security concern for Israel. The potential release of prisoners, including leaders such as Marwan Barghouti, is considered a politically significant move that could have a substantial impact on the ongoing conflict.
Israeli activists, including Avital Suisa, are calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Gaza, citing reasons such as the futility of the war, the need to save Israeli captives held by Hamas, and the desire for a return to normalcy. Some Israelis support a temporary pause, while others, like Suisa, advocate for a permanent end to the fighting. The war has impacted Israel's economy and prompted calls for a peace process that gives hope to both Palestinians and Israelis.