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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Leads to Hostage and Prisoner Exchange Amid Controversy

Families of American hostages plead for help as criticisms mount over Israel's justice system in the West Bank.

  • Israel and Hamas have been exchanging hostages and prisoners as part of a short-term ceasefire agreement, with 180 Palestinian prisoners and 81 Israeli hostages released so far.
  • Families of American hostages in Gaza are pleading with the US and Israeli governments to help bring their loved ones home.
  • Israeli authorities operate two distinct justice systems in the West Bank, with Palestinians under military law and Israeli settlers under civil law, leading to accusations of discrimination and human rights abuses.
  • Many of the Palestinians released had been held without charge or trial under a controversial policy known as administrative detention.
  • Israeli authorities have been criticized for their treatment of Palestinian children, with reports of minors being held in military prisons alongside adults.
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