RAMALLAH, April 16, 2026 (WAFA) – Palestinians across multiple governorates in the occupied West Bank marked Palestinian Prisoners' Day on April 17 with public events and solidarity activities in support of detainees held in Israeli prisons.

In Bethlehem, a gathering was held at Manger Square, where families of prisoners, local residents, representatives of national factions, and school students took part.

Participants raised photos of detainees and banners condemning the violations they face inside Israeli prisons.

In Tubas Governorate, local activists, families of prisoners, and released prisoners participated in a central event marking Palestinian Prisoners' Day and rejecting the recently approved Israeli law imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners.

The event was organized by the Palestinian Prisoners' Society, the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, national action factions, the Factional Coordination Committee, and the Tubas Student Youth Movement.

The event included theatrical performances highlighting the violations committed by Israeli authorities against Palestinian prisoners inside Israeli prisons.

In Nablus, representatives of official and popular organizations, along with local residents, took part in a central event held at Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, as part of the activities commemorating Palestinian Prisoners' Day.

Participants raised Palestinian flags and photos  of prisoners, demanding support and solidarity for their cause.

In Ramallah, a mass march was held , bringing together families of detainees, former prisoners, hundreds of residents, members of the PLO Executive Committee and the Fatah Central Committee, representatives of various political factions and organizations, prisoners' institutions, popular organizations, unions, and professional associations.

During the march, which began at Al-Manara Square and proceeded through the city’s main streets, participants raised pictures of dozens of prisoners held in Israeli jails, along with banners demanding the reversal of the recently approved death penalty law passed by the Knesset.

Meanwhile, in Qalqilya, a demonstration was held in front of the municipality building, attended by both local officials and the Minister of Local Government, Dr. Sami Hijjawi, as well as representatives from national organizations and institutions.

Participants held signs condemning the occupation's policies toward prisoners and calling for their release.

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