![One of the Palestinian prisoners, who was released in a prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, is embraced by a woman relative upon arrival by bus at Ramallah Cultural Centre in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on October 13, 2025, coming from Ofer military prison in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories. [Zain Jaafar/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AFP__20251013__78L96HL__v1__HighRes__PalestinianIsraelConflictHostagesPrisonersSwap_cropped-1760382373.jpg?resize=730%2C410&quality=80)
Joy and devastation as Israel frees and deports many Palestinian detainees
Joy and devastation as Israel frees and deports many Palestinian detainees
Joy turned to devastation for many after Israel added a twist to its release of almost 2,000 imprisoned Palestinians as part of the ceasefire deal. It’s sending 154 into exile, refusing to let them back into Gaza or the occupied West Bank.
Published On 13 Oct 2025