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Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Thursday, February 27, 2025
Freed prisoners feted by Palestinians as they arrive in Ramallah
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleFreed Palestinian prisoners being released into the West Bank are greeted by masses of celebrants upon their arrival at Ramallah Cultural Palace.
Dressed in keffiyehs and jackets to conceal their prison uniforms, the ex-detainees are carried by the crowd once they exit the bus.
Arabic outlets report that a total of 37 Palestinians were freed into the West Bank, while five returned to their homes in East Jerusalem.
Of the 151 security prisoners to be freed tonight, 97 are slated for deportation, while another 12 will be released into Gaza, according to lists distributed by Palestinian prisoners’ organizations.
Another 467 Palestinians detained after October 7 will also return to Gaza, including 23 minors and one woman.
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