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Israel Releases 50 Prisoners from Gaza Strip

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The Israeli occupation authorities have released 50 prisoners from the Gaza Strip, including the director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, Dr. Muhammad Abu Salmiya, after more than 7 months of detention. The prisoners were arrested during the ongoing aggression on the Strip since October 7, 2023. Dr. Abu Salmiya, who was released along with a number of medical personnel, spoke about the harsh conditions of Israeli prisons and detention centers, where prisoners are subject to physical insults, food and drink difficulties, and the risk of martyrdom. He emphasized the need for a decisive say from the resistance to release the prisoners and clear the prisons of old prisoners who have spent over 20 years behind bars.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli occupation authorities released 50 prisoners from the Gaza Strip, including Dr. Muhammad Abu Salmiya, the director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, who was detained for over 7 months.
  • The prisoners were arrested during the ongoing aggression on the Strip since October 7, 2023.
  • Dr. Abu Salmiya reported that prisoners are suffering from physical insults, food and drink difficulties, and the risk of martyrdom in Israeli prisons and detention centers.
  • Medical personnel, including doctors and nurses, have been arrested by the Israeli occupation and some have been martyred in Israeli prisons.
  • The prisoners, including old prisoners who have spent over 20 years in prison, are facing tragic conditions that the Palestinian people have not witnessed since 1948.
  • The Israeli occupation has proven its criminality in the treatment of medical personnel, including arresting them and subjecting them to inhumane conditions.

Statistics:

  • 50 prisoners were released from the Gaza Strip by the Israeli occupation authorities.
  • The prisoners were arrested since October 7, 2023, during the ongoing aggression on the Strip.
  • Since 1948, Palestinian prisoners have faced tragic conditions in Israeli prisons.
  • Over 20 years old prisoners are being held in Israeli prisons.
  • The number of medical personnel arrested by the Israeli occupation is not specified.

Sources:

  • Maan News Agency. "Israeli occupation releases 50 prisoners from Gaza Strip", July 1, 2024.
  • No other sources mentioned in the original text.

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