A recent prisoner swap has seen 183 Palestinians released from Israeli prisons, while three Israeli captives have been freed in Gaza. This exchange is part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas ¹. The released Palestinians have reported horrific conditions in Israeli jails, with many suffering from health problems. Seven prisoners were hospitalized upon arrival in Ramallah.

The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society has expressed concerns about the continued detention of over 10,000 prisoners in Israeli prisons, excluding those held in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dispatched a negotiating team to Doha to discuss the ongoing Gaza truce, following the completion of the prisoner swap. However, a senior Hamas official has warned that Israel’s continued “violations are threatening [to] collapse” the ceasefire deal.

The situation remains tense, with Hamas accusing Israel of postponing the entrance of essential supplies, such as food, medicine, and tents, into Gaza. Despite these challenges, Hamas has expressed its commitment to making the ceasefire deal succeed. The international community continues to monitor the situation, with the US playing a key role in facilitating negotiations