Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners: 2,000 Freed Including Terrorists
Here’s a summary of the key details from the provided text, focusing on the events of October 13, 2025:
* Prisoner Exchange: A prisoner exchange took place between israel and Hamas, releasing Gazan detainees from Israeli prisons in exchange for hostages held in Gaza since the October 7th attacks. 38 buses transported the released detainees to Gaza.
* Released Prisoners: among those released were individuals convicted of serious crimes, including Muhammad Zakarneh (involved in a 2009 murder) and Muhammad Abu al-Rub (involved in a 2017 stabbing). Hamas also attempted to secure the release of high-profile figures like Marwan Barghouti.
* Incident on a Bus: An incident occurred on one of the buses during transport when Palestinians pulled aside the window curtains in a “celebratory display.” Israeli prison guards (Masada unit) intervened to restore order without causing injuries.
* Arrival in Gaza: The detainees arrived at nasser Hospital in khan Yunis, southern Gaza, where they were met by a crowd including masked Hamas gunmen and families of the released prisoners.
* Mixed Emotions: While there was joy at the release of prisoners, many Gazans expressed continued pain and grief over the ongoing conflict and destruction.
* Body Exchange: An agreement was reached to transfer 360 bodies of Gazan “terrorists” in exchange for the bodies of 28 slain hostages. Hamas began preparations to return four bodies.
the article includes two photos: one showing released prisoners inside a bus after leaving Ofer Prison, and another showing buses arriving at Nasser Hospital in Gaza.