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Palestinian Man Freed After Three Months as Human Shield

6/6/2025

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In a harrowing ordeal, 63-year-old Palestinian Jameel Al-Masri was taken by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in October 2024 and used as a human shield for three grueling months. Released on January 20, 2025, he bears deep psychological and physical scars from the abuse, while his family continues to face the pain of displacement.

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In a harrowing ordeal, 63-year-old Palestinian Jameel Al-Masri was taken by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in October 2024 and used as a human shield for three grueling months. Released on January 20, 2025, he bears deep psychological and physical scars from the abuse, while his family continues to face the pain of displacement.