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Israeli Authorities Release Second Batch of Palestinian Prisoners in Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

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Hundreds of recently released prisoners, who were serving life sentences, were transported to the Gaza Strip on Monday evening, marking the second batch of prisoner releases as part of the ceasefire agreement. The released prisoners were received by their families and crowds of civilians at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, where many were taken for medical examinations and treatment before returning home. This release comes after the first batch of 96 prisoners was freed from Ofer Prison earlier in the day. The prisoner releases are part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, which also includes the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, the entry of humanitarian aid, and a prisoner exchange.

Key Takeaways:

  • 38 buses and 10 ambulances transported hundreds of recently released prisoners from Ketziot Prison in the Negev to the Gaza Strip.
  • The second batch of prisoner releases includes 154 poisoners serving life sentences, who will be transferred from the Gaza Strip to Egypt.
  • In addition to the released prisoners, 1,718 detainees from the Gaza Strip, who were arrested on October 7, 2023, are being transferred.
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross has received the 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza and handed them over to the occupation authorities.
  • The number of Palestinian detainees held inside Israeli jails exceeds 11,000, suffering from catastrophic and dire conditions, including torture, starvation, and systematic medical neglect.
  • 350 Palestinian detainees have been sentenced to life imprisonment, with 40 detainees pending life sentences.
  • Approximately 400 child prisoners are held in Ofer and Megiddo prisons, while the number of detainees held without trial has reached approximately 3,380 as of October.
  • Since October 7, 2023, the Israeli forces have committed genocidal crimes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of over 67,806 people, injuries of over 170,000 others, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 463 Palestinians.

Statistics:

  • 154 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences were released from Ketziot Prison in the Negev to the Gaza Strip.
  • 1,718 detainees from the Gaza Strip, who were arrested on October 7, 2023, are being transferred.
  • The number of Palestinian detainees held inside Israeli jails exceeds 11,000.
  • 350 Palestinian detainees have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • 40 detainees have been indicted pending life sentences.
  • 53 female prisoners, including three from Gaza, are being held in Israeli prisons.
  • Approximately 400 child prisoners are held in Ofer and Megiddo prisons.
  • 3,380 detainees are being held without trial as of October.
  • Over 67,806 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.
  • Over 170,000 others have been injured in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.
  • 463 Palestinians have died from famine in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.

Sources:

  • WAFA (Palestine News and Information Agency), "Israeli authorities release second batch of Palestinian prisoners," October 13, 2025.
  • WAFA (Palestine News and Information Agency), "Number of Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails exceeds 11,000, report says," October 13, 2025.
  • Palestine News and Information Agency (WAFA), provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.

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