Middle East
Türkiye and Qatar to host Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire deal
Palestinian murder convicts who were released and deported to Egypt as part of the ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement between Israel and Hamas will be accepted by Qatar and Türkiye.
According to The Times of Israel, as part of the ceasefire agreement, Israel requested that Palestinians convicted of the most serious crimes not be sent to Gaza or the West Bank. Egypt has authorized the temporary admission of 70 prisoners, who are currently in Cairo.
According to a regional official and an Arab diplomat, Türkiye has agreed to take about 15 of the prisoners. Qatar is expected to host the remaining prisoners. However, negotiations are ongoing, and efforts are being made to relocate prisoners who will be released later as part of the deal.
Officials stated that they are coordinating with Israel on the countries where Palestinian prisoners will be placed.