Israel releases 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of peace plan

Published October 13, 2025 11:41am ET



Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners on Monday as part of its peace deal with Hamas. In return, the terrorist group freed the last 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza.

Droves of Palestinian prisoners boarded buses on their way to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Large crowds gathered to celebrate their return.

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