Palestinian prisoners were transferred from various prisons in the country to Ofer prison, located near Jerusalem. There they undergo security, identification and medical tests.
Israel has released the first group of 90 Palestinian prisoners under a deal with Hamas. The Times of Israel reported this on Monday, January 20, citing the Israeli Prisons Administration.
The list of those released includes 69 women and one minor girl. In addition, 12 men and eight boys under 18 were released from prison. These people were previously sentenced for crimes against Israeli security.
Before release, law enforcement officers examined the prisoners and they underwent a medical examination.
78 of them West Bank residents were released at the checkpoint in the village of Beitunia. Other residents of East Jerusalem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office earlier confirmed the release of three Israeli women held captive in Gaza for 470 days. The women released are Romy Gonen (24 years old), Emilie Damari (28 years old) and Doron Steinbrecher (31 years old). They were met by the Israeli military and, under their escort, taken to Israeli territory.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has welcomed the release of the first Israeli captives, held by Hamas militants for more than a year. The head of state noted that Ukrainians, against the backdrop of the ongoing war with the Russian Federation, know the pain of separation and hope for the return of loved ones.
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Source: korrespondent
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