The 800 number is around double that included in the original framework for a deal forged in talks in Paris earlier this year.

Terrorists imprisoned before October 7 are also sending renewal forms via the Red Cross to Ramallah.

Israel's 'peace partners' rejoiced after six terrorists, responsible for the murder of innocent civilians, escaped from prison.

'Visits with the prisoners is part of my humanitarian and moral activism,' Ghattas said.