Israel released 1,966 Palestinian inmates on 13 October—1,716 to Gaza and 250 with life sentences to West Bank, Jerusalem, and abroad.
Release of Palestinian Prisoners
Israel transferred 1,966 Palestinian inmates on 13 October. Of those, 1,716 were handed over to Gaza at the Nasser hospital compound in Chan Junis.
Legal Status and Future Destinations
The remaining 250 prisoners, all sentenced to life, will be transported to the West Bank, Jerusalem, and ultimately deported abroad.
Hamas Transfers Israeli Hostages to Red Cross
Earlier that morning, Hamas handed over all surviving Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Details of the Release Operation
The release process began at 7:00 Polish time and lasted just over two hours. Twenty individuals were handed to security services and moved to Israeli territory, receiving medical and psychological help.
Aftermath and Public Reaction
The Israeli Defense Forces posted, “We waited 738 days to say this: Finally they are home!” on their official profile.
