{
  "id": 18695405,
  "title": "A year after release from Israeli prison, a Gaza nurse says he's waiting to feel free",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/a-year-after-release-from-israeli-prison-a-gaza-nurse-says-hes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:17:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
    "slug": "abc-news-us",
    "url": "https://abcnews.com/International/year-after-release-israeli-prison-gaza-nurse-waiting/story?id=137908560"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\"",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}