‘Resistance broke my chains after 20 years in Israeli prison,’ says freed Palestinian (MEM)

After 20 years in Israeli prisons, Khalil Muslim Barq’ah described his release as a triumph of resistance. He endured beatings, starvation, and abuse but credited his freedom to Gaza’s sacrifices. Arrested in 2002 and sentenced to 20 life terms, he was freed in a prisoner exchange brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the US. Expressing gratitude, he honored Gaza’s resilience and the martyrs who fought for the cause.