Hostage, prisoner or detainee? In the latest Israel-Hamas exchange, it’s not always clear

Palestinian activist Bushra Al-Tahil was released from an Israeli prison in exchange for hostages held by Hamas, despite not being convicted or charged with a crime. Al-Tahil endured mistreatment and isolation during her time in jail, which she believes was retaliation for her activism against Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. The Israeli government’s use of administrative detention on Palestinians, without disclosing evidence, has been criticized by human rights groups, highlighting the murky distinction between prisoners and detainees in the conflict.

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