Palestinian Prisoners' Stories: Abuse, Release, and Hope

Mohammad Salhab Tamimi, an 18-year-old Palestinian boy, has been released from Israeli prisons after eight months without being charged or processed. He recalls the abuse and humiliation he endured during his time in detention, including being shackled, kicked, and stripped of his belongings. The Israeli prison guards warned him that he would be rearrested if his family and friends celebrated his return. Many Palestinian prisoners have reported severe beatings, denial of medical attention, and other forms of mistreatment. The prisoner exchange deal allowed Mohammad to finally reunite with his family, but the conditions in Israeli prisons remain a concern.