Palestinian prisoner discovers his wife, daughter’s death upon release

Ahmad Dababesh, a Palestinian prisoner recently released from Ofer prison, was devastated to learn that his wife and daughter, along with other family members, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza during his imprisonment.

The tragic news was revealed to Dababesh after he and 31 other prisoners were freed and transported to the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, where they were greeted by large crowds of supporters.

The Palestinian Prisoners Club, an advocacy group, released a statement confirming the physical and emotional toll on the freed prisoners.

Many of them showed signs of torture, malnutrition, infections, and scabies after being held in custody.

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The group's release highlights the ongoing suffering faced by Palestinian prisoners and their families in the region.

Earlier, a Palestinian man, Mohammad Omar Zayed experienced overwhelming joy upon his release from Israel's captivity as he reunited with his beloved wife after more than 20 years.

His freedom came as part of a hostage exchange deal during the Gaza truce.

The heartwarming story of Zayed and his wife touched countless hearts as the couple, separated for two decades, was finally brought back together.