Mohammed seeing his father for the first time.

I have some incredible news to share. Today, after 9.5 agonizing months, Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim was released from Israel’s Ofer Prison and into his father’s arms. The Israeli military had no right to take him in the first place, and the family credits the relentless grassroots campaign that kept up the diplomatic pressure to free him. He’s in rough shape, but okay, and on his way to the hospital for treatment. Once he’s discharged, his mom, dad, brother, and sisters will have his favorite meal and a very belated 16th-birthday celebration waiting for him at home. I’ll share more details soon. Now that Mohammed is free, the family is asking all his supporters to keep fighting for the hundreds of Palestinian children still unjustly trapped in Israeli military prisons. The family requests privacy for now. Happy Thanksgiving everyone — lots to be thankful for.

Mohammed did not know that his first cousin, Sayfollah Musallet, had been beaten to death by settlers in July. It was one of the big questions hanging over his release. They just told him now. Bittersweet day, to say the least.

Seeing his mom, sister, and two grandmas for the first time.

In the hospital. Compare to photo before imprisonment. Credit: journalist Mohammed Turkman for video.

Quick clip of his first call with Zeyad, his uncle. Nobody fought harder than this guy. Proud to call him family.

After learning that his cousin Sayfollah was murdered in July, Mohammed sees his uncle Kamel — Saif’s father — for the first time.

(Saif’s brother on the crutches—soccer injury)

If this is how Israel treated one of its most high-profile prisoners—a child, and a citizen of its closest ally—imagine how it treats the thousands of others.

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I am in tears. Omg I’m so so happy he’s out

Thank you Jasper.🙏 May GOD bless you and keep you safe. May Mohammed's recovery be swift 🙏 . May his family find peace.

Beyond thankful today. May he have the speediest recovery. Their family will be in our hearts today along with all the others that couldn’t come home. 🙏🏾❤️

Thank God for his safety

he's just a baby 🥹

Sobbing

💔💔 look how thin he is 🥺🥺

He's just a freaking kid 💔🥺

Thanks to you, Jasper, and your Mom, for your endless support to free young Mohammed

This made me cry. I can't imagine being separated from family at that age.

Thanks for sharing, I'm glad he's home, what a terrible ordeal, I hope he will be able to recover 💚🇵🇸

@ireallyhateyou 🥺🫶

Heartbreaking

Amazing news!! Thank god!!!

thank god. it looks like other kids were released as well ?

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Truly thankful for this 🫶

Free Palestine ❤️

Wow

oh thank goodness ❤️

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