Bus likely carrying Palestinian prisoners leaves Ofer prison

War / Terrorism

Christian Baha / NL

1 February

1 min read

EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI

A bus believed to be carrying Palestinian prisoners left Ofer prison, as seen in live television footage.

The release is part of a ceasefire agreement, as part of which a total of 183 Palestinian prisoners are expected to be freed on Saturday.

The news comes after Hamas freed three hostages.

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