The prolonged detention of Palestinian prisoners by Israel has significant humanitarian and political consequences.

Former Palestinian detainee Maher Younis, who was among the longest-serving Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, passed away early Sunday at the age of 68. Younis, a prominent figure in the Palestinian prisoners’ movement, spent approximately 40 years behind bars. Funeral prayers will be held after the noon prayer in his hometown of Ar'ara in 1948-occupied Palestine. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Palestinian

Palestinian former prisoner Maher Abdul Latif Younis died today after developing a sudden health issue, nearly three years after his release from Israeli prisons, where he spent 40 years in detention. Younis was released on January 19, 2023, after serving four decades in Israeli prisons. He was first arrested in 1983 at the age of 25 over his involvement in resistance activities and his affiliation with the Fatah movement. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Palestinian