Palestinian family urges Egypt to release jailed mother

The heart-wrenching story of Fidaa Abdel Hamid Anas Shabir, a Palestinian woman detained in Egypt, has captured the attention of many. Currently held in the 10th Ramadan Women’s prison, Fidaa and her child, born in prison, are separated from her other children who are in Gaza facing harsh conditions due to Israeli bombings.

Accused of joining Islamic State in Sinai, Fidaa has denied the charges, stating that her only crime is being the wife of a Palestinian accused of belonging to a terrorist organization. Despite the tragic loss of her husband at the hands of Egyptian authorities, she remains imprisoned without a fair trial.

The Egyptian Network for Human Rights has called for Fidaa’s release, emphasizing the risks her children face in prison along with the violation of international legal standards in her prolonged detention. The plea from Fidaa’s family to reunite her with her children tugs at the heartstrings, urging authorities to reconsider her case and the law.