Israel releases 33 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday

Early on Tuesday, Israel announced the release of 33 Palestinian prisoners "during the night" as part of an agreement to release Israelis held prisoner in the Gaza Strip.

Prisoners who were sent to the occupied West Bank were released from Ofer prison, whereas those returning to occupied East Jerusalem were freed from Moscovia prison, as reported by Wafa news agency.

Previously freed Palestinians recounted harsh conditions in Israeli prisons, with some saying they were beaten before being hauled into buses.