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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1h

▪️ "The classical definition of corruption is the exploitation of public office and public power for private gain," lawyer and former Obama White House ethics adviser Norm Eisen says.

From the Four Corners’ episode, ‘Chasing Trump’s Billions’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 2h

“The ceasefire has held since the exchange, except for the Israeli military killing six Palestinians.”

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 3h

US President Donald Trump unilaterally declares that phase two of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, noting most of the remaining dead hostages have not been returned.

Hostage remains to be handed over as Israel kills Palestinians and hinders aid

US President Donald Trump unilaterally declares that phase two of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, noting most of the remaining dead hostages have not been returned.

www.abc.net.au

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 12h

“Observers said the forced exile illegally breaches the citizenship rights of the released prisoners and is a demonstration of the double standards surrounding the exchange deals.”
By Tim Hume & Mosab Shawer

2/2.
[with list of 250 Palestinian prisoners released]

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

‘Inhumane’: 154 freed Palestinian prisoners forced into exile by Israel

Palestinian families awaiting return of imprisoned relatives are shocked to learn they will be deported.

www.aljazeera.com

Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 12h

“The [154] deportations amounted to forcible displacement of the released prisoners and collective punishment for their families, who would either be separated from their exiled loved ones or forced to leave their homeland if they were permitted by Israel to travel to join them.” Tamer Qarmout said

Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 23h

🔸The Palestinians expected to be released as part of the ceasefire deal, as well as those who were not included in the deal and who will stay in captivity.
From AJ’s Mat Nashed

www.aljazeera.com/features/202...

Who are the Palestinian captives Israel released?

Israel is releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinians, political prisoners and detainees. Here's a look at who they are.

www.aljazeera.com

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 13h

📚 Al Mezan Press Release:

New Ceasefire in Gaza: Al Mezan Reiterates Call for a True End to the Genocide and the Importance of the Palestinian People's Right to Self Determination

www.mezan.org/en/post/46787

New Ceasefire in Gaza: Al Mezan Reiterates Call for a True End to the Genocide and the Importance of the Palestinian People's Right to Self Determination

www.mezan.org

Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 23h

🔸The Palestinians expected to be released as part of the ceasefire deal, as well as those who were not included in the deal and who will stay in captivity.
From AJ’s Mat Nashed

www.aljazeera.com/features/202...

Who are the Palestinian captives Israel released?

Israel is releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinians, political prisoners and detainees. Here's a look at who they are.

www.aljazeera.com

Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Tamer Qarmout, assoc prof in public policy at the Doha Inst for Graduate Studies, told Al Jazeera these exile orders amount to forced displacement of these individuals.”
add in, Israel makes it nearly impossible for some Palestinians to travel outside Palestine &…” www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

Two Palestinian prisoners: One went home, the other was exiled by Israel

Two families stood waiting in Ramallah, one to welcome their loved one, one to mourn that they may never see theirs.

www.aljazeera.com

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Israel will be exiling 154 out of 250 Palestinian political prisoners it is releasing.

These men will likely face severe constraints on their movements and activities in the countries they will be taken to, and travel will be difficult given that they only have Palestinian citizenship.”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Also at the gate of the Ramallah Cultural Centre stood Bassam al-Zeir, a 60-year-old man from Dura, south of Hebron, his face tired but excited.

He was anticipating a reunion he had awaited for 23 years, with his brother Hani, a 50-year-old father of seven, and with their cousin Arafat al-Zeir.”
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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

““The occupation’s threats spoiled our joy and made us turbulent,” she added. “The manipulation of names and information was intentional, and this is what burned our nerves. [But] I will remain here until the last prisoner is released. I can’t describe what is in my heart … all words fail.”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

““I was so happy when I heard Muhammad would be released. We left Hebron two days ago… I wanted to be the 1st to receive him. But all that exhaustion from moving around and finding a place to stay..; I was so sure all the fatigue would disappear at the moment of meeting,” she said with a sad smile.”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

““The Israeli army raided our home that night, asking where Muhammad would stay after his release. They warned against any celebrations,support for the resistance, or even messages of solidarity with Gaza. We told them we only wanted my brother’s freedom, and that we were prepared to shut our doors”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

““I got a call from an Israeli officer … He told us not to show joy or receive well-wishers,” he said, describing a common experience for Palestinian families: threats by Israeli security forces – of violence, arrests, and worse if they showed any joy that their loved one was coming home.”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Raed was still in disbelief, going over the past few days and all the things that had happened that made him sure his brother was coming home.”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Ibtisam and her brother Raed Imran had come to Ramallah two days ago, after they got a call from Muhammad from the Israeli prison where he was held, telling them that he would be among the prisoners to be released to the West Bank.” By Mosman Shawer

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association Prisoners Profiles

www.addameer.ps/prisoner

prisoner | Addameer

www.addameer.ps

Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

TOI: “In the hours leading up to the release, police and IDF troops in the West Bank and East Jerusalem kept a close eye on freed security prisoners and their families to ensure their release wasn’t praised publicly in Israeli-controlled territory.”

www.timesofisrael.com/israel-frees...

Israel frees nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including hundreds of terror convicts

Prisoners released after Hamas frees the last 20 living hostages; among those released are dozens of high-profile terrorists sentenced to life in jail; 154 of the worst offenders deported to Egypt

www.timesofisrael.com

Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Heavy military reinforcements have also been deployed around the Ofer military base, heightening tensions on the ground.”

[It was reported IDF forces could be heard using tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds -TOI]

www.middleeasteye.net/news/hamas-s...

Hamas sends Israeli captives' families videos of loved ones ahead of release

Captives are seen beaming and flanked by Hamas members in video calls and footage sent by the group

www.middleeasteye.net

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Dozens of Palestinian families gathered outside Ofer Prison near Ramallah on Monday, awaiting the release of their loved ones.

Despite the hopeful atmosphere,the Israeli military dropped warning leaflets over the area using drones, urging those present to disperse & avoid approaching the prison”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“The families of Israeli captives held by Hamas in Gaza received video calls and pre-recorded footage of their loved ones ahead of their release on Monday, according to reports in the Israeli media.”
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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

Gaza-based political expert Ahed Ferwana believes that the deportation of more than 150 prisoners under the deal raises serious concerns.

"It turns freedom into exile. Many are being sent away from their homes to an unknown fate," Ferwana told TNA.

www.newarab.com/news/between...

Between joy and grief: Gazan families welcome their freed sons

Gazans are beginning to welcome home sons and fathers, detained by Israel during the war in harrowing conditions, as part of a truce for the enclave.

www.newarab.com

Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“"The truce's future depends on Israel's withdrawal and the full entry of humanitarian aid, conditions that remain uncertain."” - Ramallah-based political expert Esmat Mansour told TNA

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“Despite the jubilation, analysts warned that the deal carries deep political implications.

Ramallah-based political expert Esmat Mansour described it as "humanitarian on the surface but political at its core".”

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

The Gaza Ministry of Prisoners Affairs welcomed the release, calling it "an important step toward ending the suffering of thousands of Palestinians in Israeli prisons", but urged the international community to continue pressing for the release of all detainees.

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 1d

“It is the largest prisoner swap since the 2011 exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, but now Gaza is a wasteland of shattered buildings, grief, and famine.”

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