PALESTINE
Sat 18 Jan 2025 11:02 am - Jerusalem Time
Israeli government approves deal to release 1,904 Palestinian prisoners in first phase
This morning, Saturday, the Israeli Army Radio published details approved by the Israeli government last night (between Friday and Saturday) regarding the agreement to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli prisoners in the Gaza Strip.
The radio reported that "1,904 Palestinian prisoners will be released in total, including 737 prisoners held in Israeli prisons, in addition to 1,167 Palestinians from the Gaza Strip who were arrested during the ground operations, are being held by the Israeli occupation army, and did not participate in the events of October 7."
The army radio added that "the ceasefire will go into effect on Sunday at 16:00. A number of prisoners will be released daily based on a specific timetable, in proportion to the number of people who will be released on the same day."
The army radio noted that the key to releasing Palestinian prisoners includes initially releasing living women, followed by other categories of living prisoners. In the sixth week of the agreement, those who lost their lives while in custody will be released.
Israeli estimates, according to media reports, indicate that of the 33 Israeli prisoners to be released, at least 25 are still alive.
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Israeli government approves deal to release 1,904 Palestinian prisoners in first phase