Gilaad Shalit

“They enjoy breaking mothers' hearts over their sons”: Gaza mourns a detainee’s mother

Shahd Abusalama 8 August 2012

Aisha Islieh, a detainee’s mother, died on the bus on her way to see her son Yahya after 5 years of a ban on family visits by Israel. Read more about “They enjoy breaking mothers' hearts over their sons”: Gaza mourns a detainee’s mother

'Don't tell my mother that I am blind': Muhammad Brash grasps for light in the darkness of Israeli jail

Shahd Abusalama 28 July 2012

Palestinian prisoner Muhammad Brash suffers severe disabilities due to injuries. His story – and moving words – case heartbreaking light on the medical neglect of prisoners in Israeli jails. Read more about 'Don't tell my mother that I am blind': Muhammad Brash grasps for light in the darkness of Israeli jail