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Israel releases nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal

By Carrie Kahn

Published October 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM EDT

Nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in Israeli prisons were released Monday as part of phase one of the ceasefire deal.

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. She covers Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Kahn's reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition, and on NPR.org.

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As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners on Monday. The majority were detainees and prisoners arrested in Gaza and returned there to a huge celebratory crowd.
Crowds cheer in Gaza, Ramallah as Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

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