as in prisoners
one that has been taken and held in confinement
all internees were released upon the cessation of hostilities
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prisoners
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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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Jails already have a poor record safeguarding prisoners who go into withdrawal upon incarceration.
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“Internees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internees. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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