Shafaqna English- Several buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in the Gaza city of Khan Yunis. Thousands of people gathered to welcome the prisoners, cheering and waving Palestinian flags in celebration.
The detainees, numbering 1,715, will undergo medical checks following their release at Khan Younis’ Nasser Hospital.
At least 154 Palestinian prisoners being freed on Monday (13 Oct 2025) as part of the swap for Israeli captives held in Gaza will be forced into exile by Israel, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office said.
Families of many of the Palestinian prisoners being released by Israel under an exchange deal say their long-awaited freedom is bittersweet after they learned their loved ones would be deported to third countries.