Updated: August 14, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Palestinians prisoners release
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - AUGUST 14: A Palestinian prisoner released from an Israeli jail hugs his supporters in the Mikatah compound on August 14, 2013 in Ramallah, West Bank. Israel announced that 26 Palestinian prisoners will be released, 15 to Gaza and 11 sent to West Bank, as part of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. (Photo by Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 176475865.jpg
A freed Palestinian prisoner is welcomed upon his arrival near the Erez crossing, between Israel and Gaza in the Northern Gaza Strip. EPA / ALI ALI
Freed Palestinian prisoner Ateya Abu Moussa, who was held by Israel for 20 years, hugs his relatives upon arrival at his family's house in Khan Younis. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Freed Palestinian prisoner Ateya Abu Moussa, who was held by Israel for 20 years, hugs his relatives. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Freed Palestinian prisoner Ateya Abu Moussa, who was held by Israel for 20 years, is greeted by his relatives. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Relatives celebrate during the arrival of freed Palestinian prisoner Ateya Abu Moussa. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Freed Palestinian prisoner Salah al-Sahair, who was held by Israel for 21 years, kisses his mother on the head following his return to the family home in Khan Younis. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Freed Palestinian prisoner Salah al-Sahair, who was held by Israel for 21 years, celebrates as he arrives at his family's house in Khan Younis. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Freed Palestinian prisoner Salah al-Sahair (C), who was held by Israel for 21 years, arrives at his family's house in Khan Younis. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Relatives celebrate during the arrival of freed Palestinian prisoner Ateya Abu Moussa. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB
Freed Palestinian prisoner Jamil Nabi Annatsheh is greeted by his mother upon his arrival in the West Bank city of Ramallah. REUTERS / Ammar Awad
A freed Palestinian prisoner is hugged by his mother upon his arrival near Erez Crossing, between Israel and northern Gaza Strip. REUTERS / Mohammed Salem
Freed Palestinian prisoner Ateya Abu Moussa, who was held by Israel for 20 years, hugs his aunt. REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
Freed Palestinian prisoner Ateya Abu Moussa, who was held by Israel for 20 years, hugs his father. REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
A released Palestinian prisoner Esmat Mansour, waves a flag as he is cheered at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah. AP Photo / Majdi Mohammed
A released Palestinian prisoner Hosni Sawalha, left, is hugged upon his arrival to his family house in in Azmout village near Nablus in the West Bank. AP Photo / Nasser Ishtayeh
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - AUGUST 14: A Palestinian prisoner released from an Israeli jail hugs his supporters in the Mikatah compound on August 14, 2013 in Ramallah, West Bank. Israel announced that 26 Palestinian prisoners will be released, 15 to Gaza and 11 sent to West Bank, as part of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. (Photo by Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images)