By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah
Lulu Nasser lives on the daily hope that her 23-year-old daughter, Layan, will return to the warmth of her home in Birzeit, north of Ramallah.
Despite her young age, Layan has been arrested by Israeli occupation forces twice already.
On April 7, the Israeli army stormed Layan’s house and searched it, leading to her arrest under administrative detention.
Layan’s mother shared her emotional plea to release her daughter, who was detained without knowing the charges against her.
Under administrative detention, Layan’s release is uncertain, causing immense distress to her family.
Israel’s policy of using administrative detention against Palestinians, including women and students, violates international law and aims to suppress Palestinian society.
– Fayha’ Shalash is a Ramallah-based Palestinian journalist. She contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle.