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Broken Promises: Israel’s Re-Arrest of Freed Palestinians Sparks Outrage



In a move that has drawn widespread condemnation, Israeli forces have re-arrested several Palestinians who were previously released under a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas. This action raises serious questions about the integrity of such agreements and the broader implications for peace efforts in the region.

The re-arrests occurred in the occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops detaining individuals in areas like Qalqilya and Ramallah. Among those re-arrested is Saed al-Fayed, a 51-year-old who had spent 23 years in Israeli prisons before his release. His family reported that soldiers entered their home at dawn, handcuffed him, and took him away without explanation. Similarly, in Birzeit, Israeli forces detained Salama al-Qatawi, who had been planning to resume his career in engineering and start a family.

These re-arrests are not isolated incidents. Reports indicate that Israeli authorities have re-arrested at least 13 Palestinians who were freed under the February agreement, with some placed under administrative detention — a practice allowing indefinite detention without charge or trial. This approach has been criticized by human rights organizations and is seen as a violation of the terms of the prisoner exchange.

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club has condemned these actions, stating that they represent a systematic policy aimed at undermining the agreements and sending a message to all released prisoners that they remain under threat. This tactic echoes past instances, such as the re-arrest of individuals released in the 2011 Gilad Shalit deal, where many had their sentences reinstated.

The implications of these re-arrests are profound. They not only jeopardize the lives and futures of the individuals involved but also erode trust in the negotiation process. For families who celebrated the return of their loved ones, these actions are a devastating reversal, casting doubt on the possibility of lasting peace and reconciliation.

International observers and human rights groups have called for transparency and adherence to the terms of prisoner exchange agreements. Without accountability, such actions risk perpetuating a cycle of mistrust and conflict, undermining efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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