Prisoner release

Venezuela releases Israeli prisoner accused of being a 'foreign mercenary'

The call, joined by Harari’s daughters Yael and Yaara, followed more than a year in which Harari was held by authorities in Caracas alongside other Western detainees.

Members of the Bolivarian National Police ride in a vehicle, outside the Helicoide detention center, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 9, 2026
A man shows an image featuring a digitally altered image of the ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro before printing it on a shirt for sale at "Emporio Comercial de Gamarra" in Lima on January 06, 2026.

Venezuela releases political prisoners, including five Spaniards, following US capture of Maduro

Police officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.

Several prisoners mistakenly released from UK prisons each week, minister says

Poster for a panel at Panteion University in Athens that will feature Abdel Nasser Issa, a senior Hamas terrorist that was released in February, 2025. October 19, 2025

Senior Hamas terrorist released in deal to speak at Athens university


Iran: We are ready for full prisoner swap, 'ball is in the US’ court'

"After getting our hostage back this week, fully ready for comprehensive prisoner exchange," Zarif said.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks at "Common Security in the Islamic World" forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 29, 2019

Iran hostage taking appears to work as Western states keep silent

Xiyue Wang was greeted by the US ambassador having been held for three years by Iran, who accused him of being connected to foreign governments, despite an absence of evidence.

Iranian pro-government protesters burn an U.S. flag as they attend a demonstration in Tehran, Iran

Set a prisoner policy

It's a steep price to pay but one that the Israeli government felt was worth it to save the life of a single soldier.

A boy playing the role of a prisoner has his hands tied during a rally marking Palestinian Prisoners' Day April 17, 2019.

Druze prisoner refuses Russian offer to be freed from Israeli prison

Al-Maqt refused the offer because he claimed that it's his right to be freed to the Golan Heights.

Druze people take part in a rally in Majdal Shams near the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights, overlooking the other side of the border October 6, 2018

Prisoner Swap: "No progress, Hamas refuses to adopt realistic approach"

Arab channels allege progress in Israel-Hamas indirect negotiations regarding release of Israelis held captive. Israeli negotiator: “Despite our attempts, there is no real progress on the issue.”

Lt. Hadar Goldin (left) and St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul were killed in action in the war against Hamas in 2014

Yemen's Houthis to release 350 prisoners, including three Saudis

The U.N.-brokered prisoner swap deal involving some 7,000 detainees on each side stalled as the two sides struggled to agree at talks on its implementation.

Houthi followers attend a gathering to receive food supplies from tribesmen in Sanaa, Yemen September 21, 2019

British-Iranian national prisoner in Tehran begins new hunger strike

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt granted Zaghari Ratclife diplomatic protection in March, but Tehran refused the call.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe (R)

Woman who murdered her abusive husband to be released after 22 years

The IPS said Daoud will be released from the Neve Tirza Prison to the hostel of the Prisoner Rehabilitation Authority.

A protest for the release of Daoud Dalal on June 19, 2019

Former Iranian aide to Rouhani condemns arrest of recently freed U.S. prisoner

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry said in a statement last week that efforts to secure Zakka's release had been successful.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is seen during a public speech in the southern Hormozgan province, Iran, February 17, 2019

Iran to hand over Lebanese prisoner to Hezbollah soon: Fars news agency

Last week Lebanon's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that efforts to secure Zakka's release had been successful.

A poster of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in southern Lebanon