prisoner release

Former Gaza hostage advises Israeli gov't: Don't overwhelm those freed

Lipshitz, a resident of Nir Oz, was released from Hamas captivity a month ago, alongside Nurit Cooper.

By URI SELA/WALLA
24/11/2023

Families beginning to reunite with hostages released from Gaza

13 hostages enter Israel, escorted by IDF and Shin Bet officials • 10 Thai hostages, one Filipino freed in separate deal

24/11/2023

Israel's High Court dismisses three petitions against Hamas hostage deal

On Wednesday, the court rejected a petition submitted by the Al-Magor Terror Victims Association and the Schijveschuurder family who lost relatives in the 2001 Sbarro restaurant bombing.

US to withhold $85 million aid to Egypt due to political detentions

Rights groups have long accused Egypt of widespread human rights abuses under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government, including torture and enforced disappearances.

By REUTERS
14/09/2023

US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap

As part of the US-Iranian deal to release the Iranian funds, five Americans being held in Iran will be released.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

Prisons to release 120 inmates to alleviate overcrowding

IPS said that it was continuing to search for solutions to the overcrowding problems, and to ensure that detainees and prisoners had proper living arrangements.

Taliban release Iranian journalist to embassy in Afghanistan

It was not clear why the Taliban detained the journalist, though the Taliban have cracked down on media since they took over the country two years ago.

US believes deal on Iran releasing five US citizens on track

Allowing the five to leave Iran, which could take weeks, would remove a major irritant between Washington and Tehran.

By REUTERS
22/08/2023

Iran says prisoner exchange process with US will take up to two months

Earlier this month, Tehran and Washington reached an agreement whereby five US citizens held in Iran would be freed.

Iran: Unblocked South Korea funds to be used for 'non-sanctioned goods'

The five Americans will be allowed to leave Iran once the funds are unfrozen, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

By REUTERS
12/08/2023
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