Prisoners' Club Reports Re-arrests of 80 Released Palestinians
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported that around 80 Palestinians released in exchange deals have been re-arrested or summoned for questioning, accusing Israel of continuing to target them. The club also noted a significant increase in violations against prisoners still in detention since the war on Gaza began. In total, 3,985 prisoners have been released across three exchange deals. The organization urged international bodies to protect released prisoners and hold Israeli authorities accountable for ongoing violations.
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- The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported that approximately 80 released Palestinians have been re-arrested or summoned for questioning.
- The club stated that violations against prisoners still in detention have risen significantly since the war on Gaza.
- Three exchange deals have resulted in the release of a total of 3,985 Palestinian prisoners.
- The organization called for international human rights groups to monitor and protect released prisoners.
- The club highlighted the physical and psychological trauma experienced by released prisoners.
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club stated that approximately 80 Palestinians released in previous exchange deals have been re-arrested, summoned for questioning, or investigated. The club described these actions as keeping released prisoners in a cycle of targeting and preventing them from resuming their lives. Among those mentioned were Wael Al-Jaghoub, Bilal Zeid, Salama Qatawi, Issa Al-Bataat, and Ahmed Al-Saifi, who the club claims faced measures from Israeli authorities after their release. The club also highlighted the suffering of families of deported prisoners, who are denied visits with their relatives after their release, viewing the targeting of released prisoners and their families as an extension of ongoing persecution.
Regarding prisoners still in detention, the club reported an unprecedented rise in violations since the start of the war on Gaza. These include torture, abuse, starvation, denial of medical care, solitary confinement, and retaliatory measures within prisons and camps. The club cited visible physical and psychological scars on some released prisoners, particularly those from Gaza, as evidence of the mistreatment they endured.
The club emphasized that the situation of released prisoners cannot be separated from those still incarcerated, noting the continued arrests, expanded use of administrative detention, and measures affecting all categories of Palestinian prisoners. It called for increased efforts to address the re-arrests and targeting of released prisoners, ensuring their protection from further persecution and enabling them to rebuild their lives.
According to the Prisoners' Club, three exchange deals have led to the release of 3,985 prisoners. A deal on October 13, 2025, involved 1,968 Palestinians, including those serving life sentences and high sentences, plus 1,718 detainees from Gaza arrested during the conflict. Earlier, 240 prisoners were released in November 2023, and 1,777 in January and February 2025. The club urged continued focus on released prisoners, stressing that their release does not end their suffering due to ongoing persecution and the possibility of re-arrest. It also called on international human rights organizations to uphold their responsibilities in monitoring the situation of prisoners and released individuals, stopping violations, holding Israeli authorities accountable, and ensuring their right to safe freedom and life away from arrest and revenge policies.
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