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
Lebanese Ministry of Health: Final toll from airstrike on car in Zebdine, Nabatieh District: Two martyrs, four injured
Egyptian media: Indirect talks between Hamas and Israelis begin in Sharm el-Sheikh.
AFP: France's new PM Sebastein Lecornu resigns just hours after unveiling cabinet.
Trump: Technical teams will meet again on Monday in Egypt to discuss and clarify the final details, and the first phase is scheduled to be completed this week
US President Donald Trump: Talks with Hamas have been very successful and are moving at a rapid pace
Local sources in Aleppo: Violent clashes erupt between the SDF and factions affiliated with the transitional authority on the Deir Hafer and Tishrin Dam fronts in the eastern Aleppo countryside
Israeli media: Interceptor missiles fired in an attempt to shoot down the drone
IOF Spokesperson: Sirens sounded amid suspected "enemy aircraft" infiltrating the Eilat area
Israeli media: "Israel" won the battle but lost the war strategically and politically
Israeli media: Ben Gurion Airport's airspace closed to air traffic following missile launch from Yemen

Joy roams Palestine after 39 prisoners freed from Israeli prisons

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen
  • 24 Nov 2023 22:58
  • 5 Shares
4 Min Read

Freed Palestinian prisoners express their gratitude for the Resistance after their from Israeli occupation prisons in a prisoner swap deal.

  • x
  • Celebrations
    Hamas banners raised during celebrations of the release of the first batch of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli occupation prisons as part of the prisoner swap deal (Social media)

The Al-Qassam Brigades and the Palestinian Resistance factions in Gaza have freed 39 female and underage male prisoners from Israeli occupation prisons, as part of the first batch of the truce agreement and the prisoner exchange deal, which began today and will continue for four days.

A four-day humanitarian truce went into effect in Gaza at 7 am (GMT+2) Friday after a deal was reached between the Israeli occupation and Hamas on the matter following an Israeli aggression that has persisted for 47 days, leaving tens of thousands injured, killed, and displaced.

A four-day truce for the brutal aggression on #Gaza will take place on Friday.

Here are the truce terms that you want to know.#Palestine#GazaUnderAttack#GazaGenocide pic.twitter.com/9Jm65K7JfL

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 23, 2023

Scenes of the #Palestinian masses receiving women and child prisoners, who were liberated through an exchange deal signed by the resistance in #Gaza and the Israeli occupation regime.#Palestine pic.twitter.com/glUQp7LKJH

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 24, 2023

Earlier, Israeli media outlets reported that the first batch of Israeli captives who were held by the Palestinian Resistance crossed the Rafah Crossing into Egypt, after being received earlier by the Red Crescent at the Khan Yunis Hospital in the Gaza Strip, which transferred them to the Palestinian-Egyptian borders.

According to news outlets, 24 captives were released, and "all of them are in relatively good condition."

The freed Palestinian female prisoners and child prisoners from the "Ofer" Prison arrived in the town of Beitunia, west of Ramallah in the West Bank, amidst a massive popular reception for them. The freed prisoners chanted slogans in support of the Palestinian Resistance and Gaza and raised victory signs.

In the same context, the Gaza Strip witnessed enthusiastic celebrations after the release of the first batch of prisoners of the prisoner exchange deal. In Jenin and its camp, mosques echoed Takbir (glorification of God) in celebration of the prisoners' release.

In her first statement after being freed, liberated prisoner Marah Bakir, from occupied al-Quds, said, "The feeling of freedom, in exchange for the blood of martyrs in the Gaza Strip and in the face of the great sacrifices of my people there, is very difficult."

The footage shows the moment liberated #Palestinian prisoner Marah Bakir is reunited with her family. Her mother ran toward her crying as Marah assured her that she was fine and tried to soothe her.#Palestine pic.twitter.com/SjwdonAdzN

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 24, 2023

Related News

Indirect talks for a ceasefire in Gaza begin in Sharm El-Sheikh: Egypt

GSF captain says despite abuse, 'Israel weaker than spider's web'

Social media users shared the moment freed prisoner Malak Suleiman met with her family. Suleiman is from the town of Beit Safafa in occupied al-Quds. She was arrested on February 9, 2016, while in the Bab al-Amoud area of the Old City, carrying her school bag, and was subjected to beating and abuse at that time.

She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and after an appeal, the sentence was reduced to nine years.

"Mother, this is really you," repeats released #Palestinian prisoner Malak Suleiman when she is reunited with her family as she is hugging her mother.#Palestine pic.twitter.com/aujcYw6zrw

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 24, 2023

On her part, freed prisoner Sara Abdullah thanked the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza, saying, "I am proud of Hamas, and I love Gaza very much, and I am proud of Mohammed al-Deif and [Yahya] Sinwar because they are the only ones who stood by us."

Immediately after their release, underage male prisoners performed a prostration of gratitude to God.

Released #Palestinian prisoners pray in gratitude for being released from the Israeli prisons.#Palestine pic.twitter.com/5QmKKRbfww

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 24, 2023

Footage shows some #Palestinian children reunited with their families after being imprisoned by the Israeli occupation.

This comes as part of the prisoner swap deal that the Palestinian Resistance imposed upon the Israeli occupation as part of the four-day humanitarian truce in… pic.twitter.com/uV4Vo4Vk62

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 24, 2023

In the same context, the Palestinian Red Crescent reported that it transported a 17-year-old freed prisoner to the Ramallah Medical Complex after being attacked by Israeli occupation forces.

It is noteworthy that in an attempt to kill the Palestinian people's joy, the Israeli occupation has ordered that no celebrations be held at the freed prisoners' residences.

Senior Hamas official Zaher Jabarin affirmed that the humanitarian truce agreement would not have been possible without the steadfastness of the patient people in the Gaza Strip and its thwarting of the displacement conspiracy, and without the heroism of the Resistance that forced the neo-Nazis to comply with its conditions.

Elsewhere, Omar Nazzal, the head of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, said that the "joy of victory is prevalent in Beitunia despite the feelings of pain over the martyrs" in Gaza.

Read more: Israeli forces suppress prisoners' families awaiting their release

  • Gaza Strip
  • Palestinian Prisoners
  • israeli prisons
  • Israel
  • West Bank
  • Israeli occupation
  • Hamas
  • Beitunia
  • Gaza
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Iraq at a crossroads: A new war front?

Iraq at a crossroads: A new war front?

  • West Asia
  • 30 Sep 2025
A Hamas fighter in combat fatigues stands before the ceremony for the handover of Israeli captives to the Red Cross in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, February 22, 2025 (AP)

Hamas responds to Trump plan, backs Gaza withdrawal, exchange

  • Politics
  • 3 Oct 2025
Tucker Carlson speaks at a memorial for Charlie Kirk, Sunday, September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (AP)

Tucker Carlson: Israeli officers gave orders on Iran inside Pentagon

  • Politics
  • 2 Oct 2025
ap

'Israel' pays influencers $7K per post to whitewash Gaza genocide

  • Politics
  • 1 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Hezbollah's representative in Iran, Sayyed Abdullah Safieddine, during an interview with Al Mayadeen which aired on October 6, 2025 (Al Mayadeen)
Politics

Tehran never interferes in Hezbollah decisions: Representative in Iran

Smoke billows over the Gaza Strip following an Israeli bombardment, as seen from southern Palestine, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Indirect talks for a ceasefire in Gaza begin in Sharm El-Sheikh: Egypt

Fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) prepare to attend a military parad in Qamishli, northeastern Syria, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Security forces seal Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh districts

Amsterdam Captain Mohammed Ali Mohiuddin, who took part in the Global Sumud mission to Gaza, talks to Al Mayadeen on October 6, 2025 (Screengrab)
Politics

GSF captain says despite abuse, 'Israel weaker than spider's web'

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