internee

as in prisoner
one that has been taken and held in confinement all internees were released upon the cessation of hostilities

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prisoner
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  • The plan proposes an immediate ceasefire, the return of all hostages, and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In return, Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of the territory, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow an influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Internee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internee. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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