Prisoners released

Israeli-Canadian Benjamin Hassin freed after 11 years in Iraqi prison

Israeli-Canadian Benjamin Hassin, now in his early 30s, was released from prison in Sulaymaniyah on Wednesday.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A man drives a Careem taxi car in Mosul, Iraq.
Israeli and Lebanese flags at the South Lebanon Army (SLA) Memorial near Metula, following the signing of an agreement between Israel and Lebanon, June 28, 2026

Israel releases five Lebanese prisoners in move to push return of Jewish community heads' remains

A similar release was done a year ago, when Israel released five detainees, captured while fighting in Lebanon, as part of the negotiations with the Lebanese government.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
A policeman enters Dubai's Al-Awir central prison in the United Arab Emirates, on May 21, 2020

UAE rulers order release of thousands of inmates ahead of union day 

UAE leaders have ordered the release of thousands of inmates ahead of Union Day, with multiple emirates issuing coordinated pardons for prisoners who met conduct and time-served criteria.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE
Police officers secure the perimeter of a crime scene where exiled former Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam was killed at his home, in San Jose, Costa Rica June 19, 2025.

Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.

|ByREUTERS

Bennett: Prisoner release undermines Israeli-Arab demand for equality in Israel

In open letter to Israeli-Arab sector, Bayit Yehudi leader says release of Israeli-Arab terrorists hurts foremost sector's interests.

APRIL 13, 2014ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Economy Minister Naftali Bennett 370