For some Palestinians return means deportation

Of the 1,027 prisoners being released as part of swap deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, over 160 of them will face deportation to the Gaza Strip. Another 40 will be sent to Turkey, Qatar or Syria.

For the families of those deported to Gaza, Hamas has promised jobs, life-long salaries, housing and a car -- which they will need if they are to relocate from the West Bank to be with them. Calling the soon-to-be-released prisoners "sons of the nation", Hamas has also planned massive celebrations for their return.

Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports from the Gaza Strip.

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[joyo17]

Palestinian are very strong people. They have suffered so much yet they continue to fight for their freedom. Long live Palestine.

[joyo17]

@earthwormjah Lol "jihadi terrorist" Most of them were arrested because they refused leave their home when their homes were being run down by Israeli bulldozer.

[baltao08]

@earthwormjah The world has absolutely no respect for Israel. Even Sarkozy and Obama are fed up.

[earthwormjah]

@baltao08 I'm not going to sit here and try to convince you that Israel won or lost. Think what you want, the people who fought in those wars know. You are simply cheerleading for wars that you won't have to fight or suffer the consequences of. I have absolutely no respect for people like you. No facts, but that doesn't stop you from running your mouth. Go there and see for yourself, but don't sit thousands of miles away and give me that "hamas won" crap.

[baltao08]

@earthwormjah You can hurl all the derogatory remarks that you want but you still haven't answered my criticism on Israel. They have stated on numerous occasions that they would wipe out Hamas and Hezbollah only to realize that they are much stronger now. Operation Summer Rains, Hot Winter, Gaza War, 2006 Lebanon War... What happened? They did not achieve their objectives. No point in talking about your experiences because it has nothing to do with refuting my point.

[earthwormjah]

@somaliland247 Holy shit, I didn't know they had computers in Somalia. Did you trade one of your AIDS infested wives for a mid ninties pentium?

[earthwormjah]

@baltao08 I won't go into all my experiences living in Israel, but I know one guy who emptied a belt of ammo from a Negev L.M.G into a Hezbollah fighter from two feet away on a night patrol, and I have personally seen Katyusha rockets go over my head and land in the next town over. But forgive me, you have read a few books. That might impress the hipster girls at your local coffeeshop so that maybe they might let you stick your tiny Asian penis into them, but it doesn't impress me.

[earthwormjah]

@ahmedredone I'm sorry, did I insult your pedophile prophet? Hey, when you get back to your job I want extra hot sauce on my kebab.

[ahmedredone]

@earthwormjah i will for saying shrik about ALLAH u kuffar dont talk llikee u zionist fake jwe i will find ur head cut of into bits u loser forevery every ,.... haha

[baltao08]

@earthwormjah Go suck your mom's filthy pussy too you goddamn cunt. Listen, I've read several books on Political Islam, Middle East politics and talked to journalists who have been in the area. I have a good idea on how the political landscape is like in that region. But that's not the point you filthy fucktard. What I'm saying is that the IDF is full of hot air in their attempt to quash Hamas and Hezbollah when they've failed miserably. Israel can't back up their hubris in destroying the enemy.

[earthwormjah]

@baltao08 I'll use a phrase that translates into both Hebrew and Arabic: Kus Emek. Since you know so much about your brethren the terrorists, you should have no problem understanding that. What do you know about Hamas or Hezbollah, I know people who fought in those wars and i'd be willing to bet that you haven't ever been to Israel, Lebanon or Gaza (or did you travel there in your magic computer chair?). Typical Pali supporter, all blather and no brains.

[baltao08]

@earthwormjah Whatever man. It's the whole world that's against you fucker. You only got America by your side and that's about it. And don't brag to me about your military of cowards since all they spew out is hot air which they cannot even back up with action. Remember when they conducted military operations to wipe out Hamas and Hezbollah? Look at what happened. They never even came close to achieving their objectives against these guys, who are much stronger now.