Al Jazeera Discovers Palestinian Prisoners Exist, Still
The documentary recounts the emotional scars of Mohammed’s activism and his separation from his daughter due to Israeli imprisonment. While Al Jazeera shines light on this tragedy, it's crucial to remember such stories are not isolated incidents. As Al-Haq, a Palestinian human rights organization, has documented for decades, thousands of Palestinians, including minors, have been arbitrarily
detained under military orders (often without charge or trial under administrative detention), a practice condemned by numerous international bodies. The media often frames these incarcerations as isolated cases, rather than a systemic tool of an occupying power. One might wonder why endless documentaries are needed for the world to grasp that occupation involves imprisonment and separation. How
many letters from behind bars does it take for the international community to question the legality of endless detention for a people whose land is still being colonized?