LONDON, 28 JULY (DNA) — Israel released 60 Palestinian prisoners detained during its ongoing military campaign in Gaza. It was the single largest release of detainees since prisoner exchanges under a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in October, according to Palestinian media reports.
The transfer, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, took place at the Kerem Shalom crossing into Khan Younis in southern Gaza, the Palestinian WAFA news agency reported.
The detainees had been held at Negev Prison, according to Erem News. They were taken to Nasser Medical Complex, the ICRC said, where they were examined by doctors and received treatment for injuries and other conditions arising from detention.
The Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office said the health of many of the detainees had deteriorated during captivity. Efforts were being made to reunite them with their families. The Israeli military said those released were not considered “terrorists.” — DNA
