Released Palestinian Prisoners Speak Out
Nearly 2,000 people, including about 1,700 seized from Gaza and held without charge, were set free on Monday.
There were scenes of joy as a group of Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel arrived safely in Ramallah and other locations in the occupied West Bank.
- Their release was part of a prisoner-hostage swap deal under the new ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
- The agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas on 9 October.
Zaid Al-Jundi said the freed detainees had finally "regained their lives" and thanked everyone.
The released prisoners expressed their excitement over their freedom, but also spoke out about the harsh conditions in Israeli jails.
Author's summary: Palestinian prisoners released by Israel speak out about harsh jail conditions.