Gaza: Ex-Prisoner's Testimony Reveals Brutality and Family Tragedy

Gaza: Former Detainee Recounts Prison Horrors and Family Tragedy Gaza Strip, Palestine – In a deeply moving account, Youssef Rajab, a recently released Palestinian prisoner, describes his ordeal in Israeli detention facilities, calling them "a cemetery for the living." Rajab's testimony details systematic abuse, including electric shocks and psychological torture. "The treatment was extremely harsh," he states, recounting instances of beatings and the use of electric batons. His account is further amplified by the devastating aftermath of his release, when his family home was bombed, resulting in the deaths of his daughter, mother, and two other relatives. The video shows images of Rajab's injuries and the destruction of his home. The tragedy underscores the wider human cost of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Rajab's story serves as a poignant reminder of the suffering endured by Palestinians caught in the crossfire.