Seventy Palestinian prisoners arrived in Egypt on Saturday 25 January after being released from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The prisoners’ arrival follows a prisoner swap deal that commenced on 19 January, which was brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. Al-Qahera News reported that these detainees, deported by Israel, will receive medical treatment in Egyptian hospitals before being relocated to countries such as Qatar, Turkey, or Egypt. The release of these prisoners coincided with Hamas fighters handing over four Israeli female soldiers to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Saturday 25 January. As part of the three-phase agreement, Israel is set to release a total of 200 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in exchange for the four Israeli captives. Among those freed are prominent figures in the Palestinian liberation movement. Upon their arrival at the Rafah border crossing, crowds of Palestinians celebrated the return of their loved ones. One of the freed individuals shared his joy with Al-Qahera News Al-Qahera News, stating, “It’s an indescribable feeling,” as he waved from the bus window. Following this transit, the deported Palestinian prisoners…
Seventy Palestinian Prisoners Transferred to Egypt Under Ceasefire Agreement
January 26, 2025
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
