(26 Feb 2025)
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Beitunia, West Bank – 27 February 2025
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1. Various of released Palestinian prisoners getting off bus and being greeted by crowds and loved ones
STORYLINE:
A Red Cross convoy carrying dozens of released Palestinian prisoners arrived in the West Bank town of Beitunia on Wednesday night where it was met by crowds of cheering family members and supporters.
The prisoners were released from Ofer prison earlier in exchange for Hamas handing over four dead Israeli hostages.
An Israeli security official confirmed that Hamas handed the bodies to the Red Cross. The official spoke on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement.
Israel had delayed the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners since Saturday to protest what it called the cruel treatment of hostages during their handover by Hamas. The militant group has called the delay a “serious violation” of the ceasefire and said talks on a second phase aren’t possible until the Palestinians are freed.
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