In October 2023, Fadiah Barghouti’s home in Ramallah was raided by Israeli forces, leading to the arrest of her son Basel. This incident sheds light on the plight of over 10,000 Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons since October 7. These detainees, including women and children, face harsh conditions like hunger, torture, and denial of basic rights.
One of the main tactics used by Israeli forces is “administrative detention,” where detainees are held without formal charges or access to their lawyers. This system has been condemned by human rights organizations for its abuse of Palestinian detainees. In particular, children are targeted, with reports of physical violence, strip searches, and solitary confinement.
The story of Fadiah Barghouti and her family exemplifies the ongoing struggle faced by Palestinian detainees. Through her advocacy efforts, she highlights the injustice and brutality of the Israeli prison system. Despite her release, the fear and uncertainty surrounding the fate of her husband and son, still in detention, haunt her and many other Palestinian families.