Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:42pm on 13 Oct 2025,Monday India
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released by Israel and reunited with their families in Gaza and the West Bank. About 250 had been convicted of attacks on Israelis, while around 1,700 were held without charge. Families greeted them with tears, hugs, and cheers. Some prisoners looked weak and struggled to walk. Many were freed as part of an exchange after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages. Families called the day joyful but emotional. Medics said some prisoners had faced beatings and starvation in detention. The release comes amid a ceasefire and ongoing peace talks in Gaza. (PC: BBC)
