- 90 Palestinian prisoners released in first exchange under Hamas-Israel ceasefire, greeted by jubilant crowds in Ramallah.
- The release included 69 women, 21 teenage boys, and high-profile political figures like Khalida Jarrar.
- Anticipated future releases as part of a broader ceasefire deal, with up to 2,000 Palestinians expected to be freed.
Ninety Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons in a historic exchange as part of the ongoing Hamas-Israel ceasefire.
Upon their return to the occupied West Bank, they were welcomed by large crowds of relatives, friends, and supporters, despite Israeli warnings against celebrations.
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The freed prisoners included 69 women and 21 teenage boys, some as young as 12, with prominent figures such as Khalida Jarrar, a leading member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, among them.
This release occurred just hours after the release of three Israeli captives in Gaza. Bushra al-Tawil, a Palestinian journalist who had been imprisoned in Israel, was also among those freed and shared her emotional journey.
Many attendees of the welcoming event in Ramallah expressed solidarity with the freed prisoners, highlighting the emotional and symbolic significance of the release.
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This prisoner exchange marks the first phase of a ceasefire agreement, with estimates suggesting that thousands of Palestinians may be released in the coming weeks as part of the deal.
The ceasefire is part of broader negotiations set to continue over the next two weeks.
