Israel to free 737 prisoners in first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel to free 737 prisoners in first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Israel’s justice ministry has said 737 prisoners and detainees will be freed as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal approved Saturday. It said in a statement on its website that “the government approves” the “release (of) 737 prisoners and detainees” currently in the custody of the prison service….

Israel publishes list of 95 Palestinian prisoners eligible for release

Israel publishes list of 95 Palestinian prisoners eligible for release

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

The Israeli justice ministry published a list of 95 Palestinian prisoners who are to be freed starting Sunday as part of the first exchange for Israeli captives under a Gaza ceasefire deal. “The release of prisoners is… subject to government approval of the (ceasefire) plan and will not take place before Sunday 16:00 (1400 GMT),”…