The majority of the 300 Palestinian prisoners Israel considered eligible for release under its agreement with Hamas are youths under 18, according to Israeli media reports. The coverage highlights that most of the 287 young detainees on Israel’s release list were convicted for rioting and stone-throwing in the West Bank or East Jerusalem. The remaining 13 inmates are adult women, many of whom were convicted of attempted stabbing incidents.
On November 22, Israeli authorities approved a deal with Hamas to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. The agreement outlines a four-day ceasefire during which Hamas would release 50 women and children in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Red Cross officials would be granted access to visit the remaining hostages to provide essential medical care and support.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that American citizens would be among the 50 hostages released under this plan. The context surrounding these arrangements reflects long-standing tensions that have fueled cycles of confrontation and humanitarian concern in the region.
Analysts note that the conflict’s flare-ups have often followed political developments tied to prisoner exchanges, ceasefires, and humanitarian access. The situation continues to evolve as negotiators, international organizations, and regional actors monitor developments and seek stabilizing outcomes amid competing narratives and security concerns.