After weeks of tension in Gaza, a fresh hope emerged on Monday when hundreds of Palestinian prisoners walked free under a new ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal 🤝.
One of the freed men, arriving in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, looked around at the shattered buildings and rubble, yet didn’t lose his optimism. “We feel that we are returning to life, ready to rebuild Gaza again,” he told CGTN.
The Israeli Prison Service said it transferred 1,968 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the deal. In return, Hamas released all 20 surviving Israeli hostages on Monday morning.
For the residents returning to the streets of Gaza, this moment is more than just a pause in fighting. It’s a chance to imagine a future where schools reopen, markets buzz with activity, and families rebuild their homes 🏗️.
As the dust settles, Gazans say their spirit remains unbroken. With solidarity and determination, they’re gearing up to pick up the pieces and breathe new life into their homeland 🌟.
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Freed Palestinian prisoner says Gaza's destruction won't break spirit
cgtn.com
