Ninety Palestinian Prisoners Freed, Reunited in West Bank

On January 19, three Israeli hostages, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher, were released by Hamas after 471 days in captivity and reunited with their families in Israel. This release coincided with the liberation of 90 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails, who were celebrated by large crowds in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian prisoners included women and teenage boys, with Khalida Jarrar, a prominent political figure, among those freed. The emotional reunions in Ramallah featured jubilant celebrations, despite warnings from Israeli forces against such gatherings. The prisoner exchanges were part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant moment in ongoing tensions. Both releases highlight the complex and intertwined fates of captives during this prolonged conflict.