Palestinian prisoners released during Gaza’s ceasefire deal have alleged abuse inside Israel’s jails – saying they feel “mixed” emotions about being freed as they fear the fragile truce will not hold and that they may be arrested again.
Ecstatic crowds waving flags greeted the buses that left the sprawling Ofer prison complex in the occupied West Bank early on Monday. Inside were 90 Palestinian prisoners, all women, teenagers and children, many of whom say they were abused and tortured inside Israel’s detention system – allegations that Israel has repeatedly denied.
