Xinhua
17 Apr 2026, 07:45 GMT+10
(260417) -- RAMALLAH, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians participate in a demonstration to mark Palestinian Prisoners' Day, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on April 16, 2026.
Palestinians on Thursday marked Palestinian Prisoners' Day with rallies and demonstrations across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, calling for the repeal of an Israeli law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners.
Events were organized by Palestinian institutions and factions, with protests held in city centers and outside offices of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Participants raised Palestinian flags, held photos of detainees, and chanted slogans in solidarity with prisoners. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
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