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Ahmad Manasra Released After Nearly Ten Years in Prison

4/13/2025

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Ahmad Manasra Freed

Ahmad Manasra, arrested at just 13, has finally been freed after nearly ten years in an Israeli prison. Convicted of attempted murder despite his non-involvement in a stabbing, he faced severe mental health struggles, including schizophrenia. His release, amid global outcry over his treatment, marks a poignant reunion with his family in East Jerusalem.

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Musab Qatawi Released

After three harrowing years, Musab Qatawi, a Palestinian from Qalqilya, has been freed from an Israeli prison, where he suffered severe abuse, including being forcibly branded with a Star of David. He shared his traumatic experiences alongside Ahmad Manasra, who faced a decade of mistreatment. The dire conditions for Palestinian prisoners have sparked urgent calls for intervention amidst escalating conflict.

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Ahmad Manasra Freed

Ahmad Manasra, arrested at just 13, has finally been freed after nearly ten years in an Israeli prison. Convicted of attempted murder despite his non-involvement in a stabbing, he faced severe mental health struggles, including schizophrenia. His release, amid global outcry over his treatment, marks a poignant reunion with his family in East Jerusalem.

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