RAMALLAH, April 10, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli authorities on Thursday released Palestinian detainee Ahmad Manasra from prison after nine and a half years of detention. Manasra, who was detained at the age of 13, is now 23 years old.
According to local sources, although his family was waiting for him at Nafha Prison where he was expected to be released, they were surprised to receive a phone call informing them that Ahmad had been released in the city of Bir as-Sabi', far from the prison gate.
Throughout his imprisonment, Manasra was held in solitary confinement for several years, despite repeated appeals to ease the harsh restrictions imposed on him due to his deteriorating mental and physical health.
Prisoner advocacy groups emphasized that Manasra is among a number of detainees suffering from severe psychological conditions as a result of prolonged solitary confinement, describing their living conditions as extremely harsh and detrimental.
Ahmad Manasra's case drew global attention following his detention in October 2015, when he and his cousin Hassan were attacked. Hassan was fatally shot that day, and footage later emerged showing a young Ahmad injured and screaming on the ground while being violently restrained by Israeli settlers. The disturbing videos sparked international outrage and highlighted the broader treatment of Palestinian minors in Israeli detention.
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