Politician leader Khalida Jarrar freed after months in solitary confinement

As part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released. Among the first freed were women and children, marking a significant development in the initial phase of the agreement.

One of the most notable individuals released is Khalida Jarrar, a prominent leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and an elected member of the Palestinian Parliament. Jarrar had endured harsh conditions, including months of solitary confinement in a cramped 2x1-meter cell, which human rights organizations have compared to a tomb.

Her release follows years of repeated detentions by Israeli authorities due to her membership in the PFLP, which Israel designates as an illegal organization.

Jarrar's time in detention highlights the broader issues faced by Palestinian prisoners. Many have reported significant physical and mental health deterioration during their confinement. Human rights groups have criticized the practice of administrative detention, under which individuals can be held indefinitely without charges or trial.

This controversial policy has resulted in the detention of thousands of Palestinians, including minors as young as 13 years old, often for acts such as throwing stones during confrontations with Israeli forces.

The release of prisoners under the ceasefire agreement is seen as a step toward easing tensions. However, it also underscores the enduring challenges and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly regarding the treatment of detainees and the broader implications of Israel's occupation policies.