Israel complies with the agreement and releases 200 Palestinian prisoners: they are already in the West Bank and Rafah

Chijioke Obinna

Israel complies with the agreement and releases 200 Palestinian prisoners: they are already in the West Bank and Rafah

The Israel Penitentiary Service has announced the end of the release procedure of the 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of four women soldier by Hamas who were kidnapped on October 7, 2023.

According to the agreement of the high on fire, for each welded woman released, Israel has committed to free 50 prisoners. 144 of them have already arrived From the Israeli prison to offer the city of Ramela, the most important of the West Bank, where they have been received by crowds.

The 70 remaining prisoners They have been transferred from the Ketsiot prison, in the Negev and They have reached Rafah’s border crossing, where medical tests are passing before accessing Egypt.

Joy on the part of the population

“Today we have forced the criminal occupant (Israel) to open the doors of their cells to our heroic prisoners, and this is our promise of freedom for them and for our people of Continue walking together On the path of independence and self -determination, “said the Islamist movement in a statement published by his AFÍn ‘Fangín’ newspaper.

For its part, the Palestinian party to Fatá has celebrated the release of these prisoners: “We extend our Congratulations to the people in the freedom of all our heroic prisoners of the occupation detention centers and in the continuation of our national struggle for all legitimate means to stop Israeli aggression against our people. “

The prisoner who had been kidnapped by Israel has been released

In the list of prisoners offered by Israel are outstanding names such as Muhamad al Tos, the oldest prisoner, or militiamen responsible for importance against Israel. To you was originally from Bethlehem, He was imprisoned in 1985 for belonging to Fatá and was sentenced to life imprisonment.

In addition, they have been released 121 prisoners condemned to life imprisonment and 79 with elevated convictions and leaders with high positions. From the sentenced to life imprisonment there are 81 members of Islamic resistance (Hamas), 23 of Islamic jihad, 13 of Al Fatá, 2 of the Popular Front for Palestinian Liberation (FPLP) and one of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (FDLP) .

This release occurs after Netanyahu has assured that Hamas has broken the agreement from the high to fire For releasing soldiers than civilians.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.