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Cease-Fire Deal Frees 2,000 Prisoners Amid Rights Concerns

10/25/2025

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The cease-fire deal releases over 2,000 prisoners, including 154 deported to Egypt.
Many detainees were held without charges, raising concerns about human rights violations.
Since the war began, more than 75 detainees died in custody, with alleged abuse and medical neglect.
Among those released are Basem Khandaqji, writer sentenced for a 2004 bombing, and Imad Qawasmeh, Hamas commander serving multiple life sentences.

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Story summary

The cease-fire deal releases over 2,000 prisoners, including 154 deported to Egypt.
Many detainees were held without charges, raising concerns about human rights violations.
Since the war began, more than 75 detainees died in custody, with alleged abuse and medical neglect.
Among those released are Basem Khandaqji, writer sentenced for a 2004 bombing, and Imad Qawasmeh, Hamas commander serving multiple life sentences.