Prisoner release
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention
The two activists, who have been on hunger strike since their detention, were handed over to the immigration authority, which deported them.
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Terrorist released in Schalit, Oct. 7 hostage deals to give Hungary, Spain talks
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US government
How to conduct hostage negotiations - opinion
The keys to successful negotiations that may bring the hostages home to their loving families are outlined by an expert.
First release of security prisoners sees them greeted with cheers and Hamas flags
Perry visited the prison facilities in order to monitor the activity, and instructed the staff to act professionally, in order to allow the return of the Israeli abductees home.
Former Gaza hostage advises Israeli gov't: Don't overwhelm those freed
Lipshitz, a resident of Nir Oz, was released from Hamas captivity a month ago, alongside Nurit Cooper.
Families beginning to reunite with hostages released from Gaza
13 hostages enter Israel, escorted by IDF and Shin Bet officials • 10 Thai hostages, one Filipino freed in separate deal
Israel's High Court dismisses three petitions against Hamas hostage deal
On Wednesday, the court rejected a petition submitted by the Al-Magor Terror Victims Association and the Schijveschuurder family who lost relatives in the 2001 Sbarro restaurant bombing.
US to withhold $85 million aid to Egypt due to political detentions
Rights groups have long accused Egypt of widespread human rights abuses under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government, including torture and enforced disappearances.
US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap
As part of the US-Iranian deal to release the Iranian funds, five Americans being held in Iran will be released.
Prisons to release 120 inmates to alleviate overcrowding
IPS said that it was continuing to search for solutions to the overcrowding problems, and to ensure that detainees and prisoners had proper living arrangements.
Taliban release Iranian journalist to embassy in Afghanistan
It was not clear why the Taliban detained the journalist, though the Taliban have cracked down on media since they took over the country two years ago.
US believes deal on Iran releasing five US citizens on track
Allowing the five to leave Iran, which could take weeks, would remove a major irritant between Washington and Tehran.
