Freed but not free: Ex-Palestinian prisoners face Israeli harassment and raids

Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails continue to face significant challenges and are not truly free in the occupied West Bank. They are subjected to routine harassment, surveillance, and intimidation by Israeli forces, including frequent home raids and summons for questioning. Many of these individuals, freed as part of prisoner exchange agreements with Hamas, are warned against any political activity or public gatherings under threat of re-arrest. This ongoing pressure and the re-arrest of dozens of former prisoners prevent them from rebuilding their lives and experiencing genuine freedom.