Hamas frees 45 prisoners

By Xinhua

Feb 27, 2021 12:06 am

GAZA CITY: The Islamic Hamas movement said it has released 45 prisoners from its jails in the Gaza Strip ahead of the general elections.

The Hamas-run interior ministry said the release of the prisoners is “a goodwill gesture aimed to prepare a positive atmosphere for holding the general elections and ending 14 years of internal Palestinian division.”

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