Released Palestinian prisoners give first interview since release

Gabriel Negreanu

Palestinians released by Israel after three hostages left Hamas captivity in an exchange said conditions in prison were “very difficult” and “chaotic.” Hadia Shatara was one of 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees returning home on Monday to jubilant friends and relatives. “The basic necessities of life in prison are almost nonexistent,” she said. “The situation in prison is chaotic.” The release came more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza