Shafaq News/ On Saturday, the PalestinianRed Crescent confirmed receiving 183 Palestinian prisoners released by Israelon Saturday as part of a ceasefire-mediated exchange.
Among the freed Palestinian prisoners isHatem Al-Jayousi, co-founder of the Al-Aqsa Brigades, who was serving six lifesentences for attacks during the Second Intifada. Others include ShadiAl-Barghouti, convicted of attacks inside Israel, and senior Hamas leader JamalAl-Tawil, arrested in 2021. Reports indicated that Al-Tawil and two others weretransferred to a hospital in Ramallah due to deteriorating health conditions.
Simultaneously, Hamas released threeIsraeli hostages—Ohad Ben Ami, Or Levi, and Eliyahu Sharabi—in Deir al-Balah,central Gaza, where they were handed over to the International Committee of theRed Cross (ICRC) before crossing into Israel. Upon arrival, the Israelimilitary confirmed that the hostages were escorted by the army and Shin Bet toa reception center near the border for medical evaluations before reunitingwith their families.
During the exchange, Hamas displayed alarge banner reading, “We’re the Flood… The War’s Next Day,” in Arabic, Hebrew,and English—interpreted as a response to Israel’s demand that Hamas relinquishcontrol of Gaza. Witnesses reported a heavy presence of Hamas’ Al-QassamBrigade fighters, patrolling the area in armored vehicles.
Following the release, Israeli PrimeMinister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a strong statement condemning theconditions of the freed captives, saying, “The shocking images that we haveseen today will not go unaddressed.”
The exchange, brokered by Egypt and Qatarwith US support, marked the fifth swap since the ceasefire began on January 19.
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