After more than 80 Israeli captives have been released by Hamas in return for 180 Palestinian prisoners, Israel has accused Hamas of breaking the ceasefire agreement.
The Palestinians were held under a murky military justice system that theoretically allows Israel to hold people for indefinite periods without trial or a charge.
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The release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel, as part of a deal with Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza, has put a spotlight on a controversial practice that allows Palestinians to be detained for indefinite periods without trial or charge.