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.

Brazilian Activist Thiago Avila, who was detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appears at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel May 6, 2026.
Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, delivers a speech during a protest rally organized by Myanmar people residing in Japan outside Myanmar's embassy in Tokyo, Japan, December 14, 2025.

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

A drone view shows people gathering at Nasser hospital as they welcome freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025.

Terrorist released in Schalit, Oct. 7 hostage deals to give Hungary, Spain talks

Regla Yolanda Gonzalez poses for a photograph following her son's release from prison, part of a deal brokered by the Vatican that saw the Biden administration loosen sanctions on Cuba, in Havana, Cuba January 21, 2025.

Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US government


Iran says prisoner exchange process with US will take up to two months

Earlier this month, Tehran and Washington reached an agreement whereby five US citizens held in Iran would be freed.

 Qasr Prison, Iran

Iran: Unblocked South Korea funds to be used for 'non-sanctioned goods'

The five Americans will be allowed to leave Iran once the funds are unfrozen, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Iranian missile systems are displayed during the ceremony of joining the IRGC Navy at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 5, 2023

Payoff in US-Iran prisoner release incentivizes kidnappings, terror - Rep. Hoyer

US congressman Steny Hoyer shares concern with “Israeli officials across the spectrum" about the potential Saudi nuclear program turning military.

Iranian missile systems are displayed during the ceremony of joining the IRGC Navy at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 5, 2023

Rabin's PMO director: 'I am sure that Yigal Amir will get out of prison'

“The time has come to free the assassin Yigal Amir,” Shamai stated on Channel 14's “The Patriots” panel show on Sunday. 

 Rabin assassin, Yigal Amir.

Terrorist 'icon' Daqqah ruled ineligible for future early release

The special parole board determined that Daqqah was considered a murderer and a terrorist. Anti-terrorism legislation consequently applied to Daqqah, and he was not eligible for early release. 

 GILBOA PRISON, in northern Israel near the West Bank.

Parole decision for terrorist Walid Daqqah delayed after backlash

Families of terrorism victims are supposed to be informed about matters pertaining to the release of their relative's murderers, but for unknown reasons, the Tamam family was not notified. 

A drug addict stands behind bars at a Hamas-run prison in Gaza City March 1, 2017

Palestinian behind massive arms smuggling attempt released from Israeli prison

Shobaki was convicted on charges of illegal arms dealing and for organizing an attempted shipment of 50 tons of weapons from Iran to Gaza.

 83-year-old Palestinian prisoner Fuad Shubaki (C) prays over the tomb of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in the West Bank city of Ramallah on March 13, 2023, after being released from an Israeli jail after serving a 17-year sentence

Iranian-French academic Adelkhah released from Iran’s Evin prison

Adelkhah is one of seven French nationals detained in Iran.

Fariba Adelkhah

Maher Younes, released from Israeli prison after 40 years, detained again by police

Police reportedly detained Younis after he wrote posts on social media that encourages acts of terror.

 Longest serving Palestinian prisoner, Karim Younis, speaks on the phone as he is welcomed at his village, after he was freed from Israeli jail earlier today, in Ara, Israel January 5, 2023.

Thousands of Palestinians gather in demonstration for released prisoner

Younes, one of the two terrorists who murdered the late soldier Avraham Bromberg, was released from prison this week, after 40 years of imprisonment.

A PALESTINIAN woman protests for Palestinian prisoners