Palestinian Activist Ahed Tamimi Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange

Tamimi's release draws attention to the issue of Palestinian minors detained in Israeli prisons amid escalating violence in the West Bank.

Prominent Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi was released from Israeli prison as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas.
Tamimi, who rose to international prominence after a 2017 incident where she was filmed slapping and kicking two Israeli soldiers, was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence earlier this month.
Tamimi's release is part of a larger exchange deal which has seen the release of 30 Palestinian prisoners and 10 Israeli hostages.
Tamimi's arrest and subsequent release has drawn attention to the issue of Palestinian minors detained in Israeli prisons, with rights groups raising concerns about a lack of due process in Israel’s judicial system.
Violence in the West Bank has escalated since the start of the war, with 2023 being the deadliest year for Palestinians there since 2005.