Media: Israel rejects lawsuits against release of Palestinian prisoners

Israel's Supreme Court of Justice dismissed all lawsuits filed against the release of Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The judges explained their dismissal of the lawsuits by stating that they lacked the necessary authority to interfere in matters of this kind, where the scope of judicial oversight is extremely limited, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

Some Israeli ministers voted against the peace deal between Israel and Hamas, primarily including close allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.   Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged his colleagues from the Likud and Religious Zionist parties to block the approval of the deal with the Palestinian group Hamas at the upcoming government meeting. The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the hostage exchange was signed on January 16.

According to the terms of the ceasefire, Israel is expected to receive 33 hostages from Hamas during 42 days. The hostages include children, female soldiers, as well as civilians and men older 50. In return, Israel will release 50 Palestinians for each female soldier and 30 Palestinians for each civilian. Following this, Israel will also release all women and minors under the age of 19 who have been detained in the Gaza Strip during nearly a year and a half of military operations. Unarmed Palestinians will be allowed to return to the northern part of the enclave. Furthermore, 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid will be allowed to enter Gaza daily.

By Naila Huseynova