Tears & cheers as Palestinian prisoners released from Ofer Prison, celebrations across West Bank

Cheering crowds and joyful family reunions greeted the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in Beitunia and Gaza on October 13, following the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire and Trump-brokered peace deal. The freed prisoners bused from Ofer Prison under heavy security, with several sent to Gaza. The exchange marks one of the largest mass prisoner releases in years, sparking relief and celebration among Palestinians.