Buses carrying released Palestinian prisoners arrive in Gaza Strip through Karam Abu Salem crossing, as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.

One of the Palestinian prisoners, who was released in a prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, is carried on shoulders upon arrival by bus at Ramallah Cultural Centre in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on October 13, 2025, coming from Ofer military prison in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories. The initial stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal includes the release of 47 Israeli living and dead hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for 250 prisoners and 1,700 Gazans held by Israel since the war broke out. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)
One of the Palestinian prisoners, who was released in a prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, is carried on shoulders upon arrival by bus at Ramallah Cultural Centre in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on October 13, 2025, coming from Ofer military prison in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories. The initial stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal includes the release of 47 Israeli living and dead hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for 250 prisoners and 1,700 Gazans held by Israel since the war broke out. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)



Thousands of people gathered to welcome the prisoners, cheering and waving Palestinian and Hamas flags in celebration.

Palestinian prisoners released in a prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas disembark from their bus upon arrival at Ramallah Cultural Centre in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on October 13, 2025, coming from Ofer military prison in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories. The initial stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal includes the release of 47 Israeli living and dead hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for 250 prisoners and 1,700 Gazans held by Israel since the war broke out. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)
Palestinian prisoners released in a prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas disembark from their bus upon arrival at Ramallah Cultural Centre in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on October 13, 2025, coming from Ofer military prison in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories. The initial stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal includes the release of 47 Israeli living and dead hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for 250 prisoners and 1,700 Gazans held by Israel since the war broke out. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)