Israel releases 16 Palestinian detainees through Karem Abu Salem crossing
Creating new perspectives since 2009A group of Palestinian detainees released by Israeli forces was transferred to Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip through the International Committee of the Red Cross on February 16, 2026. [Stringer – Anadolu Agency]Israel released 16 more Palestinian detainees into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom, or Karem Abu Salem, border crossing on Sunday, marking the latest prisoner release amid the ongoing conflict in the enclave, Anadolu reports.Teams from the International Committee of the…
On Sunday, Israel released 16 Palestinian detainees into the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom (Karem Abu Salem) border crossing. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) received the individuals and transported them to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah for medical examinations. This release is the latest amid the ongoing conflict. Palestinian and international human rights organizations allege that Israel has withheld information regarding many detained Palestinians from Gaza, denying them access to legal counsel and family. According to rights groups, over 9,600 Palestinians, including 350 children and 73 women, are currently held in Israeli prisons, reportedly enduring torture, starvation, and medical neglect.
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