Some of the Palestinian families awaiting the release of their loved ones from Israeli custody as part of today’s hostage exchange have been warned not to celebrate, an official overseeing their release told NBC News.
Speaking in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, Khalil Falama said Israeli forces had visited the homes of some of the families and warned them against any celebrations.
Falama, 56, said Palestinian prisoners and detainees were expected to be released between around 11:30 and 1 p.m. local time (4:30 and 6 a.m. ET).
A number of prisoners expected to be released today are expected to be sent to live in exile, Falama said.
Dozens of Teenagers are also set for release, some of whom were being held under administrative detention, a practice used by Israel to hold people without trial or other usual legal proceedings based on alleged secret evidence it often does not share with detainees or their families.
