Prisoners released

UAE rulers order release of thousands of inmates ahead of union day 

UAE leaders have ordered the release of thousands of inmates ahead of Union Day, with multiple emirates issuing coordinated pardons for prisoners who met conduct and time-served criteria.

A policeman enters Dubai's Al-Awir central prison in the United Arab Emirates, on May 21, 2020
Police officers secure the perimeter of a crime scene where exiled former Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam was killed at his home, in San Jose, Costa Rica June 19, 2025.

Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, gesture, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025

Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive under ceasefire deal 

A Hezbollah member carries a weapon which sources familiar with its arsenal said is used to counter drones, during a religious procession to mark Ashura in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon July 17, 2024.

Lebanon drops charges against Hezbollah Ashura festival gunmen


Letters to a Lost Soldier: VE Day 1945 - Victory in Europe!

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Letters to a Lost Soldier: Camp Lucky Strike for recovered ex-prisoners of war

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Guantanamo Bay inmate released to Saudi Arabia

Six other prisoners have been transferred from Guantanamo in the past three weeks, including three to Georgia, two to Slovakia and one to Kuwait.

An activist holds a sign at a rally next to the White House calling for the closure of the US-run Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba

Report: 3 prisoners captured in Operation Protective Edge released

Palestinian Ministry of Prisoner Affairs stated to Ma'an News Agency that Israel is holding 159 prisoners of war from Gaza engagement.

Givati soldiers clash with terrorists in Gaza

New law cuts National Insurance benefits for freed terrorists

The law will forbid freed prisoners in nationalist crimes from receiving government benefits until end of their original prison term.

PA President Mahmoud Abbas with released terrorist prisoners in Ramallah

Palestinian prisoners agree to end hunger strike after two months

IPS believes strike ended because of force-feeding bill, Ramadan, and understanding that after kidnapping "no one's going to talk to them right now."

Palestinians protest in support of hunger striker 370

Knesset delays vote on bill to allow force-feeding prisoners on hunger strike

Several Palestinian prisoners still on hunger strike after more than 50 days protesting administrative detention and other practices of Israel Prison Service.

Palestinians protest in support of hunger striker 370

Prisoners may be anesthetized before force-feeding

Anesthesia amendment added to make it safer for prisoners, but doctors still oppose the practice

Palestinians protest in support of hunger striker 370

Bennett: Prisoner release undermines Israeli-Arab demand for equality in Israel

In open letter to Israeli-Arab sector, Bayit Yehudi leader says release of Israeli-Arab terrorists hurts foremost sector's interests.

Economy Minister Naftali Bennett 370