In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 90 Palestinian prisoners, mostly women, were released in celebration as part of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, with families eagerly awaiting their return after being detained without charge. The ceasefire also included the release of three Israeli captives, with more releases expected in the coming weeks. Prominent prisoners included Khalida Jarrar, a feminist activist and leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, who has been vocal about Palestinian prisoner rights, and journalist Rula Hassanein. In total, 1,900 Palestinian prisoners are expected to be freed during the ceasefire, with 33 Israeli captives also set to be released.
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Columbia student detained while attending naturalization ceremony, lawyer says
Immigration authorities detained Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, a U.S. permanent resident, during his naturalization interview in Vermont, allegedly as retaliation for his protests against the Israel-Gaza war. His detention is part of a broader crackdown on foreign students, with Mahdawi's lawyers claiming he was targeted due to his activism. Federal officials have faced criticism from lawmakers, who labeled the action "immoral and inhumane," as Mahdawi's attorneys filed a petition challenging his detention, which a...
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