After 18 months of mourning, a Gaza son is found alive in an Israeli prison
Summary
A Palestinian man named Eid Nael Abu Shaar was thought to be dead for 18 months by his family in Gaza, but they recently found out he is alive and being held in an Israeli prison. His case shows the difficulties many families face in Gaza who do not know the fate of their missing relatives amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Eid Nael Abu Shaar went missing on December 15, 2024, near the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza.
- His family searched hospitals and morgues for him but found no trace and officially declared him dead.
- A released detainee recently reported seeing Eid alive in Israel’s Ofer Prison.
- About 7,000 to 8,000 Palestinians are currently missing due to the war, with around 1,500 believed held in Israeli prisons.
- Israel denies information on detainees, which some say is a tactic to increase pain for families.
- Families in Gaza experience "suspended grief" when they do not know if loved ones are dead or alive.
- Eid’s family celebrated his return news despite the long agony and uncertainty they endured.
- Human rights groups and the International Committee of the Red Cross tried to help find missing people but had little success.
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