Israeli media confirmed the forced uniforms. Yedioth Ahronoth reported that similar tactics were used in previous releases, including bracelets marked with Israeli prison service logos. Meanwhile, Maariv called the move a "surprise" prepared for the detainees.
Photos showed detainees wearing the uniforms inside Ketziot Prison before release. The act sparked outrage among Palestinian factions.
Hamas condemned Israel’s treatment of detainees, calling it a racist humiliation and a violation of international law. The movement contrasted this with how the resistance treats Israeli prisoners with dignity, even providing them with gifts before release. In a statement, Hamas celebrated the detainees’ freedom as a national achievement and reaffirmed its commitment to securing the release of all detainees. The movement also called on Israel to move forward with the next phase of the prisoner exchange without delay.Freed Palestinian detainees burn the uniforms marked with the Star of David and the slogan “We will not forgive, we will not forget” that Israel forced them to wear before being released today as part of the prisoner exchange deal. pic.twitter.com/xWm2dN0gcw
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