Prisoner release
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US government
The decision to release the prisoners on the island comes after Washington's most intense pressure campaign in decades, although Havana denies any decision-making under US coercion.
Afghanistan releases American detainee in an effort to improve Taliban, US relations
Venezuela plans amnesty law for prisoners, vows to convert major prison center
Venezuela frees at least 104 political prisoners as interim government continues releases
‘US unlikely to return to JCPOA while Iran holds Americans hostage’ - Malley
US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley said it is "hard for us to imagine" a return to the nuclear deal without the release of prisoners.
Terrorists in prison smuggling sperm in potato chip bags to sire kids - report
A report by the Palestinian Media Watch claims that terrorists perform insemination by transferring their sperm using bags of potato chips.
Gilboa: Fourth female prison guard testifies to sexual assault
The woman came forward earlier in December, revealing the sexual assault she experienced at the hands of Fatah prisoner Muhammad Atallah, allegedly with the help and knowledge of prison guards.
How a determined Jewish community brought home journalist Danny Fenster
Danny Fenster, a 37-year-old Jewish journalist from Huntington Woods, had been held since May 24 in a Myanmar prison by the country’s military junta.
Are Israel and Hamas close to reaching a prisoner exchange deal?
The rare gathering of the Hamas leadership in Cairo has led many Palestinians to believe that a deal is about to be announced.
Knesset approves mix of in-court, virtual prisoner hearings
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee also approved longer sentencing minimums for illegal weapons crimes
Palestinians warn Gaza won't be silent until border restrictions eased
United Nations and Egyptian mediators have reportedly told Hamas that the issue of rebuilding the Gaza Strip should be linked to a prisoner exchange agreement with Israel.
Longest serving Jordanian prisoner in Israel arrives home
Abu Jaber, who was among 22 political prisoners held in Israeli jails, headed to his parents' home in the teeming Baqaa Palestinian refugee camp near the Jordanian capital Amman, witnesses said.
Hamas using ‘cheap manipulation’ with fake hostage video, Israel says
Hamas is using the issue of Israeli captives to try to cover up for its losses in its last escalation with Israel, the government’s chief negotiator for the release of hostages Yaron Blum said.
Sinwar: Hamas ready to hold talks with Israel on prisoner swap
The Hamas leader said that "in the coming days we will be witnessing a dialogue in Cairo with the aim of reaching agreements on the issues at hand."
