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APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Jerusalem – 14 June 2021. Palestinian prisoner Medhat Al-Issawi in Jerusalem, was released by Israel after 8 years.

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Issawi, who was removed from his home in Al-Isawiya in Jerusalem for 3 days with the decision of the Israeli court after his release, was greeted enthusiastically by his family at his sister's home.

The moments when Palestinian Issawi met for the first time with his 8-year-old daughter Leyla gave emotional moments. Leyla, who was born while her father was in prison, said after meeting with her father for the first time, "I hugged my father for the first time in my life, now I am very happy. I am very happy that my father has gained his freedom."

8-year-old Palestinian girl Leyla met for the first time with her father, Medhat Al-Issawi, who was released after his arrest 8 years ago by Israel.

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RESTRICTION SUMMARY: APAwire CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST: APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Jerusalem – 14 June 2021. Palestinian prisoner Medhat Al-Issawi in Jerusalem, was released by Israel after 8 years. STORYLINE Issawi, who was removed from his home in Al-Isawiya in Jerusalem for 3 days with the decision of the Israeli court after his release, was greeted enthusiastically by his family at his sister's home. The moments when Palestinian Issawi met for the first time with his 8-year-old daughter Leyla gave emotional moments. Leyla, who was born while her father was in prison, said after meeting with her father for the first time, "I hugged my father for the first time in my life, now I am very happy. I am very happy that my father has gained his freedom." 8-year-old Palestinian girl Leyla met for the first time with her father, Medhat Al-Issawi, who was released after his arrest 8 years ago by Israel. Footage by / APAwire

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