Tears of joy have flown across massive crowds of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank town of Beitunia as they welcomed the return of detainees freed from Israeli Ofer prison in the first exchange in the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Palestinians climbed on top of the buses transferring the detainees as they chanted and cheered in celebration.

The families and relatives were seen embracing their loved ones after waiting for hours in the town.

Here are some of the images