Israel has historically negotiated with Palestinian militant groups to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners and detainees even as critics warned the practice could encourage more kidnappings.
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Jails already have a poor record safeguarding prisoners who go into withdrawal upon incarceration.
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