Let's Talk Palestinian Hostages (1/5) As of January 17, 2025, approximately 10,400 Palestinians are being held hostage in Israeli prisons, many on false charges.

The hostages include women and children and can be held by the military for renewable periods based on “secret evidence” that neither the detainee nor their lawyer is allowed to see.

Israel is holding at least 2070 Palestinians without being charged or allowed to stand trial.

Source: Reuters (2/5)

The most unforgettable people of 2024: 1/5 The most unforgettable people of 2024: 2/5

"I [Maysoon, Ahmad Manasra’s mother] asked the lawyer to beg the judge & allow me to hug my son, or at least touch his hand. I didn’t touch him for seven years... He needs to feel my love, my worries, my care. I am his mother. But the judge refused. I then stood up... (1/3) looked at the judge and started begging, “Let me just put my finger in that hole and touch his finger. Just let me squeeze my finger with my kiss through the hole.” And he agreed but told me to wait… and I started thanking the judge.... (2/3)

We will never forget. These scenes are transcribed into our minds, forever.

1/8 - A series of the “We will never forget” posts.