AL-JAZEERA: Zaher Jabarin, head of Hamas in the West Bank, stated:

The release of prisoners is a historic victory for the will of the Palestinian people and their valiant Resistance.

The release of prisoners is a national celebration symbolizing Palestinian unity.

The unity of the people and their Resistance is the only path to complete liberation and national dignity.

The steadfastness and sacrifices of our people, especially in Gaza, were the foundation of this achievement.

We renew our pledge to the remaining prisoners that resistance will not relent until the last prisoner is freed.

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ARABIC MEDIA: Freed prisoner Najy Basharat told Al-Jazeera: “We were subjected to torture, beatings, and humiliation during our detention. The Israeli occupation intensified the torture and humiliation in the days leading up to our release.”

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that a boy was injured by Israeli gunfire in the city of Hebron in the southern West Bank.

US MEDIA: The United States has emphasized that the continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza is “crucial,” following the release of four Israeli female soldiers by Hamas in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners.

In a statement released Saturday, the U.S. State Department said that it is vital that the ceasefire continues, and that all hostages held by Hamas are freed and returned safely to their families.

The statements from both the State Department and the White House welcomed the release of the Israeli soldiers but did not mention the Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel.

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ISRAELI MEDIA: Following the release of four Israeli female soldiers who were held by Hamas in Gaza, thousands of protesters took to the streets in Israel once again, calling on their government to fully honor the ceasefire agreement regarding the Gaza conflict.

AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli forces in the Balata Refugee Camp in Nablus, northern West Bank.

PALESTINIAN HEALTH MINISTRY: A two-year-old Palestinian girl was killed after being shot by Israeli forces in the village of Muthallath al-Shuhada, south of Jenin.

PALESTINIAN HEALTH MINISTRY: A two-year-old Palestinian girl was killed after being shot by Israeli forces in the village of Muthallath al-Shuhada, south of Jenin. pic.twitter.com/CuNpQsXqaz

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

HAMAS:

The Hamas Prisoners’ Media Office condemned Israeli forces’ attacks on freed prisoners, especially those exiled, even during their final moments of detention.

These attacks reflect Israel’s frustration over the Resistance’s heroic performance during the “Al-Aqsa Flood” battle.

The assaults follow the honorable achievement of the prisoner exchange deal, “Hurricane of Freedom,” which freed 200 prisoners serving life or high sentences.

The Resistance broke Israel’s power and forced it to bow to Palestinian determination.

WALLA: The Israeli military raided several Palestinian towns and villages to remove Hamas flags raised by residents in celebration of freed prisoners. Forces also raided the homes of released prisoners’ families, threatening them against holding large welcome gatherings.

HAZEM QASSEM TO AL JAZEERA:

The occupation continues to delay the agreed-upon terms.

We sent a message via mediators confirming that prisoner Orbel Yehuda is alive.

What happened today with the Israeli captives reflects our religious and moral values.

Our actions show the resistance remains strong.

Netanyahu sold illusions during the war by falsely claiming victory.

We involved the people in the prisoner release process because they are the true achievers of this success.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces stormed the reception site of freed prisoner Suhaib al-Faqih in the city of Dura, south of Hebron (Al-Khalil) in the West Bank.

AL-JAZEERA: Armed clashes broke out between Palestinian resistance fighters and an Israeli special forces unit in the village of Mithalath al-Shuhada, south of Jenin in the West Bank.

The lsraeli aggression on Jenin continues for the 5th day in a row. pic.twitter.com/FW4ut7cJe9

— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) January 25, 2025

KAN:

The four freed female captives were with another female prisoner still held by Hamas.

The captives revealed that during their early days in captivity, an elderly man cared for them, providing food and access to showers.

Hamas moved the captives from place to place disguised as Palestinian women.

The captives learned to speak Arabic during their time in captivity.

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: A child was injured by live bullets near the home of freed prisoner Ashraf al-Zughair in Kafr Aqab, north of Jerusalem.

Several former Palestinian prisoners, who were deported outside Palestine, arrived in Egypt after being released in the prisoner’s exchange deal. pic.twitter.com/CEqYHRPtpM

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

HAARETZ: The Israeli army visited the homes of freed Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank, conducting interrogations with their families.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli occupation forces detained freed prisoner Ashraf al-Zughair and arrested a family member in Kafr Aqab, north of Jerusalem.

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: The Israeli Prime Minister vowed to ensure the return of all Israeli captives held by the resistance in Gaza.

HAMAS: Senior leader Abdul Rahman Shadid warned of the consequences of Palestinian Authority (PA) forces disrupting celebrations for freed prisoners in the West Bank.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Behind-the-scenes negotiations are reportedly underway to resolve the release of Arbel Yehud, the Israeli prisoner.

WALLA: Israeli officials have urged mediators to secure the separate release of Arbel Yehud before Saturday. If this happens, displaced people may return to northern Gaza before the weekend.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: In a video published by Al-Qassam Brigades, released Israeli female soldiers thanked the group during the second phase of the prisoner exchange. One prisoner said, “Peace be upon you, thank you to Al-Qassam Brigades.”

Al-Qassam Brigades just released footage of the second batch of Israeli prisoners being handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of the first phase of the prisoner exchange deal with Israel. pic.twitter.com/aNJg4ZCEje

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

AL JAZEERA: One Palestinian was killed, and others were injured by Israeli forces on Salah Al-Din Street in central Gaza.

AL JAZEERA: One Palestinian was killed, and others were injured by Israeli forces on Salah Al-Din Street in central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/s7ocpCi9Lj

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

ALJAZEERA: Three Palestinians were injured by Israeli forces on Salah al-Din Street in central Gaza.

KAN: The Israeli occupation forces approved the return of displaced Gazans to the north after confirming that captive Arbelle Yehud is alive.

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided homes of recently freed prisoners in Dura, Yatta, and al-Dhahiriya, south of Hebron.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Our fighters are engaged in “fierce battles” with occupation forces near the Damaj axis, claiming confirmed hits.

WALL STREET JOURNAL:

The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas aimed to showcase its continued control over Gaza through the hostage handover process.

(Citing Arab Mediators) Captive Arbel Yehud is alive and will be released on Saturday.

(Citing Israeli officials): An update from Hamas on the 26 remaining captives is expected by the end of the day.

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AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian was injured by Israeli military fire near the Wadi area on the coastal road in central Gaza.

Palestinian Authority security forces in the West Bank reportedly prevented citizens from raising Hamas flags while welcoming the released prisoners.

KAN: The Israeli government is in talks with mediators to secure the release of Israeli prisoner Arbel Yehud by next Saturday.

AL JAZEERA: Three buses carrying 114 freed Palestinian prisoners arrived in Ramallah, following their release.

AL JAZEERA: A convoy of freed Palestinian prisoners arrived in Beitunia, en route to Ramallah, where they were greeted with a large public reception as part of the “Tufan al-Ahrar” prisoner exchange.

AL JAZEERA: A convoy of freed Palestinian prisoners arrived in Beitunia, en route to Ramallah, where they were greeted with a large public reception as part of the “Tufan al-Ahrar” prisoner exchange. pic.twitter.com/VbTyAdSpsC

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

PALESTINIAN PRISONER CLUB: Raed al-Saadi, the longest-serving prisoner from Jenin, was freed today after 36 years of imprisonment in Israeli prisons.

PALESTINIAN PRISONER CLUB: Raed al-Saadi, the longest-serving prisoner from Jenin, was freed today after 36 years of imprisonment in Israeli prisons. pic.twitter.com/LHxSFWrEe8

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

AL JAZEERA: Three Red Cross buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners from Ofer Prison have left for Beitunia, near Ramallah. In parallel, Israeli media reported the transfer of prisoners from Ketziot Prison in Negev towards the Gaza border.

The moment buses carrying liberated Palestinian prisoners arrive. pic.twitter.com/QvgvRa5Fkw

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

CHANNEL 13: An Israeli official confirmed that Israel’s condition for allowing Gazans to return to northern Gaza is a signal confirming Arbel Yehud’s survival.

CHANNEL 13: An Israeli official confirmed that Israel’s condition for allowing Gazans to return to northern Gaza is a signal confirming Arbel Yehud’s survival.

AL JAZEERA: An Islamic Jihad source confirmed that Arbel Yehud is held by the Al-Quds Brigades as a military prisoner.… pic.twitter.com/D0D54EDSZq

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

AL JAZEERA: An Islamic Jihad source confirmed that Arbel Yehud is held by the Al-Quds Brigades as a military prisoner. The release will occur as part of an agreed-upon exchange deal, and any disruption will be blamed on the Israeli government.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces have started releasing prisoners from Ofer Prison, while Palestinian media reports prisoners are being transferred from Ketziot Prison to the Kerem Shalom crossing near Gaza

AL JAZEERA: A senior Hamas official informed mediators that Arbel Yehud is alive and will be released next Saturday, as agreed in the prisoner exchange deal.

AL JAZEERA. Palestinian sources told Al-Jazeera that Israeli forces stormed the entrance of Beitunia town near Ofer prison just before the release of Palestinian prisoners.

HAARETZ:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that Israel will not allow Gaza residents to return to northern areas until the release of Arbel Yehud is arranged.

The statement claimed that Hamas violated the agreement, which was supposed to include three female soldiers in the exchange, in addition to Arbel Yehud, the only female civilian still held in Gaza.

WALLA: The scenes of the release of four female prisoners from Gaza in a prisoner exchange were shocking and unsettling for Israel.

CHANNEL 13: Prime Minister Netanyahu will hold discussions on how to handle what it described as “violations by Hamas.”

HAMAS STATEMENT:

A new group of our heroic prisoners serving life and long-term sentences in Israeli prisons will see freedom today as part of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” deal.

Today, we force the criminal occupier to open the prison doors for our heroes, fulfilling our pledge of freedom to them and to our people, as we continue toward independence and self-determination.

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PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources told Al-Jazeera that Red Cross teams are en route to Ofer Prison, west of Ramallah, to finalize the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Red Cross teams arrive at Ofer prison before the release of Palestinian prisoners. pic.twitter.com/KOveACIY87

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

WALLA_ Hamas displayed Al-Qassam fighters alongside the released soldiers, carrying elite army Tavor rifles seized on October 7, 2023.

NETANYAHU’S OFFICE: A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office emphasized Israel’s commitment to bringing back all hostages in Gaza.

ISRAELI ARMY:

The Israeli army confirmed that the four captives were handed to the Red Cross and are now en route to Israeli forces inside Gaza.

Channel 12 reported that senior security officials, including the Chief of Staff, Shin Bet, and Mossad heads, supervised the process.

AL JAZEERA: The Al-Qassam Brigades have handed over four Israeli female soldiers in the second phase of a prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and Israel.

The moment of the release of the four Israeli soldiers in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/46nhMzsDzp

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

AL JAZEERA: The Red Cross vehicles have reached Palestine Square in Gaza City, where the handover of four Israeli female prisoners is set to take place.

REUTERS: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) teams in Gaza are on their way to receive the four Israeli soldiers being released by Hamas.

REUTERS: Al-Qassam and Saraya Al-Quds militants have been deployed in Palestine Square, Gaza City, ahead of the handover operation.

🚨 Al-Qassam and Al-Quds fighters continue the preparations to hand over the four female Israeli soldiers. pic.twitter.com/HPqQJkcpw6

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces opened fire at residential homes east of the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces fired warning shots near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Gaza.

ISRAEL HAYOM: The Israeli military has completed preparations to receive the soldiers returning from Gaza as part of the exchange agreement.

Preparations continue ahead of the release of four Israeli soldiers in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/JivJW3PcDE

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 25, 2025