Release of 90 Palestinian Prisoners in Exchange for Three Israeli Detainees
The Red Cross's pivotal role in the exchange process reflects the importance of neutral international mediation in resolving complex humanitarian crises
January 19, 2025, 10:21 pm

Release of 90 Palestinian Prisoners in Exchange for Three Israeli Detainees

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The International Committee of the Red Cross began the prisoner exchange process between Israel and Hamas, initiating the transfer procedures for three Israeli female detainees through the Netzarim crossing in Gaza Strip.

The exchange process includes Romi Jonin (24 years), Emily Damari (28 years), and Doron Shteinberg Kheir (31 years), while President-elect Donald Trump announced via his "Truth" platform the beginning of the detainees' release, describing them as "wonderful young women."

The Israeli Prison Service is preparing to release 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of "Operation Wings of Freedom," where the "Nachshon" unit will transfer the prisoners to Ofer Prison in the West Bank to meet Red Cross representatives.

Israeli media sources reveal that 78 prisoners will be transferred to the West Bank, and 12 others to East Jerusalem, accompanied by the Red Cross and Prison Service, where they will be released from specified points after confirming the completion of the Israeli detainees' handover process.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”