On April 17, Palestine observed Palestinian Prisoners Day with commemoration ceremonies and protests, especially in Hebron and Bethlehem. Demonstrators in Hebron gathered in a sit-in protest, calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons and urging international support. Anti-Israeli slogans were chanted, and the event aimed to draw attention to the conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners.
Amjad Al-Najjar, Spokesperson for the Palestinian Prisoners Association, highlighted the ongoing struggles and challenges faced by Palestinian prisoners, emphasizing the need for international attention and action to address the situation. Similar demonstrations took place in Bethlehem, with protesters demanding the release of prisoners and showing solidarity with Palestinian detainees.