Watch: Palestinian prisoners released in West Bank to rapturous crowds
Published: 10/13/2025

Israel releases 250 Palestinian prisoners, including those serving life sentences, as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Some prisoners received rapturous applause upon arrival in Ramallah, with visible signs of trauma. The release also includes 1,700 detainees from Gaza and 15 minors, while the remaining 20 hostages held by Hamas were freed after over two years. BBC's Barbara Plett Usher reports from the scene in Ramallah.