A year after release from Israeli prison, a Gaza nurse says he's waiting to feel free
Wissam Hassan al-Sakani was detained during an Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital, held for 11 months without charge and eventually released under a ceasefire deal.
In the year since his release from an Israeli prison, Gaza nurse Wissam Hassan al-Sakani laments the challenges he faces in rebuilding his life. Detained for nearly eleven months without charge, al-Sakani endured harsh conditions, including sleep deprivation and inadequate medical care. Israeli authorities accused him of affiliating with Hamas, a claim he denies.
Upon his release, al-Sakani found himself grappling with the difficulties of accessing basic necessities, earning only $250 every three months. Moreover, his separation from his family, including his wife and 3-year-old daughter, adds to his emotional and financial struggles. Tragically, their son, Hassan, was killed during the early stages of the war.
Al-Sakani remains haunted by memories of his family's loss and finds himself living in a home filled with the lingering presence of his wife and daughter. As he looks forward to a new life, al-Sakani yearns to leave his painful past behind and start anew in Gaza, a place he describes as a "huge prison."
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