Freed Palestinian Detainees Burn Forced Israeli-Issued Uniforms with Star of David and Racist Slogans
Gaza (Quds News Network)- Several Palestinian detainees burned the uniforms Israeli authorities forced them to wear before their release today. The clothes bore the Star of David and the phrase “We will not forgive, we will not forget” in Arabic.
Israel released the sixth batch of Palestinian detainees under the ceasefire and exchange agreement with the resistance in Gaza. However, prison authorities humiliated them by making them wear uniforms with Israeli symbols and slogans. In response, some freed prisoners immediately set fire to the clothes in a defiant act against their oppressor.
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.
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
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 15, 2025
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.
