Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza

Al Jazeera Monday 17 August 2026, 00:05 UTC 1 min read

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Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza NewsFeed Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza. More than 9,400 Palestinians remain imprisoned, with rights groups documenting torture, sexual violence and deliberate starvation in Israeli detention. Published On 17 Aug 2026

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