Tag: Prisoner

  • Palestinian Scouts welcome exiled prisoner to Gaza

    Palestinian Scouts welcome exiled prisoner to Gaza

    by Joe Catron 12 November 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza Palestinian Scouts and their families rallied in the Gaza YMCA Friday afternoon to honor former political prisoner Christian Al-Bandak and welcome him to Gaza. Al-Bandak, who donned a Scout neckerchief to receive a commemorative plaque, is one of 477 prisoners already released by Israel…

  • “I wish Dad was here celebrating Eid with me”

    “I wish Dad was here celebrating Eid with me”

    by Shahd Abusalama 6 November 2011 | Palestine from My Eyes The day before the start of Al-Adha Eid is the day of Arafa. It is said that a believer who fasts on this day expiates the past year’s sins and the sins of the coming year. As it is considered to be a day…

  • Gaza Ministry welcomes West Bank ex-detainees

    Gaza Ministry welcomes West Bank ex-detainees

    25 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza On Monday 24 October, Gaza’s Ministry of Detainees welcomed 163 prisoners from the West Bank who were freed in the exchange between the government of Israel and Hamas. The Ministry promised to have permanent housing for each ex-detainee within one month, as well as offering them free…