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Report: 4 Palestinians released in recent hostage deal rearrested in Qalqilya overnight
Nurit Yohanan is The Times of Israel's Palestinian and Arab world correspondent
Palestinian media reports that Israeli troops arrested four Palestinians last night in the West Bank city of Qalqilya who were released as part of the recent ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
The detainees — three men and one woman — are identified as Abdallah Al-Walwil, Sameh Shubaki, Maysara Afaneh, and Margaret Al-Ra’i.
There has been no official response from Israel regarding the reports.
This is the first reported instance of Israel rearresting individuals released in the recent deal.
Israel released close to 2,000 Palestinian security prisoners during a ceasefire between January and March, in exchange for the release from Gaza of 30 hostages and the bodies of eight slain captives.
The Times of Israel Community.