Celebrations Rocks West Bank following the release of 39 Palestinian
Celebrations have been taking place in the West Bank following the release of 39 Palestinian women and children detainees from Israeli jails.
A total of 39 Palestinian prisoners – 24 women, including some convicted of attempted murder for attacks on Israeli forces, and 15 teenagers jailed for offences such as throwing stones – were released by Israel on Friday evening. Some had not seen their families for many years.
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In at least three cases, before the prisoners were released, Israeli police raided their families’ homes in Jerusalem, Reuters reported, citing witnesses.
