Israel to Release 737 Palestinian Prisoners

israel, gaza - Israel's Justice Ministry announces the release of 737 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire and hostage agreement, leading to divisions within the Security Cabinet.

Israel to Release 737 Palestinian Prisoners

Israel's Justice Ministry has announced that 737 Palestinian prisoners will be released following the approval of a ceasefire and hostage agreement within the Security Cabinet. A 7-hour long meeting in the Security Cabinet highlighted divisions among ministers.

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Initial Release of Prisoners

As part of the initial phase of the ceasefire and hostage release agreement, Israel's Justice Ministry announced the release of 737 prisoners under its supervision. Among those to be released are men, women, and children.

Statements by Filistin Esirler Cemiyeti President Kaddura Faris

Kaddura Faris, President of the Palestinian Prisoners' Society, stated that 1737 Palestinians would be released in the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement.