Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen correspondent: An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Al-Qlailah, Southern Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone strikes town of Harouf, Nabatieh district.
Factions' statement: The attendees agreed to support and continue implementing the ceasefire agreement measures, including the withdrawal of the occupation and lifting the siege.
Factions' statement: Calling for an end to all forms of torture and violations against prisoners in occupation prisons and the necessity of obligating the occupation to do so.
Statement: The current moment is crucial, making the meeting a true turning point toward national unity in defense of our people and their right to life, dignity, and freedom.
Factions' statement: Call for an urgent meeting of all Palestinian forces and factions to agree on a national strategy.
Factions' statement: Continuing joint work to unify visions and positions to confront the challenges facing the Palestinian cause.
Statement of the factions: Emphasis on the unity of the Palestinian political system and the independent national decision.
Statement: Approval to establish an international committee to oversee the financing and implementation of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
Statement: The committee is responsible for managing life and services in cooperation with Arab brothers and international institutions, based on transparency and accountability.

183 Palestinian detainees released in fourth exchange batch

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies + Al Mayadeen
  • 1 Feb 2025 14:12
2 Min Read

The Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs has reported that the latest release includes 39 detainees from Gaza, 32 from the occupied West Bank, and one detainee deported to Egypt.

Listen
  • x
  • A Palestinian detainee is help to exit a Red Cross bus after being released from Israeli prisons in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Saturday February 1, 2025. (AP)
    A Palestinian detainee is helped to exit a Red Cross bus after being released from Israeli prisons in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (AP)

The Israeli occupation released a group of Palestinian detainees on Saturday as part of the fourth batch under the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between the Palestinian resistance and "Israel".

The Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs reported that the latest release includes 39 detainees from Gaza, 32 from the occupied West Bank, and one detainee deported to Egypt. Among them are Palestinians serving life sentences and lengthy prison terms. Additionally, 111 detainees, who were arrested by Israeli invading units in Gaza following October 7, 2023, have also been freed.

The Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate reported that 10 released Palestinian detainees were rushed to hospitals in critical condition.

"At this moment, Palestinian detainees are being freed from Ofer prison.'

- #AlMayadeen's correspondent, Hanaa Mahamid#GazaCeasefire#GazaPrevailsAgainstGenocide#WestBank https://t.co/IgJkrT3fwV

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) February 1, 2025

Buses carrying released detainees from "Israel’s" Ofer Prison arrived in Ramallah, where they were welcomed by large crowds. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by accusations that "Israel" had forcibly deported some detainees.

Al Mayadeen’s correspondent confirmed that "Israel" transferred several released West Bank detainees to Gaza last Thursday.

However, they remained in Gaza. The report added that, according to the agreement, detainees were supposed to be transferred via the Karem Abu Salem crossing into Egypt—not rerouted to Gaza.

Meanwhile, a Palestinian leader confirmed in a statement to Al Mayadeen that the Israeli occupation has forcibly deported several freed detainees, within the context of the exchange deal, to the Gaza Strip without their consent. This, he emphasized, constitutes a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement.

The forced transfers have raised concerns about "Israel’s" handling of the prisoner release process and its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

A fourth group of Israeli captives held by Palestinian factions were released earlier in exchange for "Israel’s" release of the Palestinian detainees.

Preparations for the exchange have been in full swing in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, as Israeli reconnaissance drones hover overhead, closely monitoring the operation.

"111 Palestinian detainees who will be freed today were detained after October 7 from different areas, including #Jabalia, #BeitLahia, and #GazaCity."

- #AlMayadeen's correspondent, Ahmad Ghanem, reports with more details.#GazaCeasefire#GazaPrevailsAgainstGenocide#Gaza https://t.co/IN56FUYV7l

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) February 1, 2025

Read more: 'No alternative. Hamas is Gaza, and Gaza is Hamas': Israeli media

  • fourth exchange batch
  • Israeli aggression
  • Gaza genocide
  • Israeli occupation
  • Ceasefire in Gaza
  • Prisoner Exchange
  • Palestinian detainees
  • Gaza

Most Read

From previous scenes of the Qassam Brigades targeting an Israeli D9 bulldozer with a Yassin 105 shell, east of Deir al-Balah. (Military Media of the Qassam Brigades)

US knew fatal Rafah blast cause was not Hamas op., says journalist

  • Politics
  • 20 Oct 2025
'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Undated photo of Hanwha Ocean’s Goeje Shipyard in South Korea (Hanwha Ocean)
Politics

China counters US maritime bloc with sanctions on Hanwha Ocean

Catherine Connolly speaks after being after being elected as the new President of Ireland at Dublin Castle, Ireland, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Connolly wins Irish presidency in blow to political establishment

Buildings destroyed during the Israeli air and ground offensive are seen in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP)
Politics

'Israel's' post-ceasefire demolitions in Gaza violate agreement: Hamas

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran’s Araghchi: Our nuclear bomb is resilience, not weapons

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS