Palestinian Resistance Frees 6 Oldest Female Prisoners and 33 Children in Historic Prisoner Exchange

In a remarkable display of resistance, the Palestinian people welcomed the second group of liberated prisoners as part of a historic exchange deal between Hamas and the Israeli occupation. This batch included six of the oldest female prisoners and 33 children, symbolizing a significant step towards justice and freedom.

Defiance and Joy Amidst Oppression

Amidst the occupation’s attempts to suppress any celebration, the liberated prisoners arrived in several groups to the cities of Al-Bireh, Beitunia, and occupied Jerusalem on Saturday night and early Sunday. Defying the oppressive measures, the liberators carried the freed prisoners on their shoulders, proudly waving Palestinian flags, and chanting in solidarity with the people of Gaza and the Palestinian resistance.

However, amidst the joy, a sense of sadness and pain permeated the homes of the liberated individuals, their families, and the general public in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. Israa Al-Jaabis, one of the freed prisoners, expressed her mixed emotions, stating, “We are ashamed to rejoice while all of Palestine is wounded.” She emphasized the urgent need to continue working towards the release of all prisoners still held by the occupation.

The release of the prisoners shed light on the harsh conditions endured within the occupation prisons. Maysoon al-Jabali, the oldest prisoner, revealed the mistreatment and beatings suffered by female prisoners, many of whom fell ill due to the oppressive environment. Shorouk Dwayyat, another freed prisoner, shared her concerns for those left behind, highlighting the severe repression, starvation, thirst, and overcrowding experienced by female prisoners.