What happens to Palestinian women in Israeli prisons? | Now You Know
Mar 4, 2025 | Now You Know
Palestinians who emerge from Israeli prisons often speak of the physical abuse, solitary confinement and terrible li
Mar 4, 2025 | Now You Know
Palestinians who emerge from Israeli prisons often speak of the physical abuse, solitary confinement and terrible living conditions that they’ve endured. But is it even tougher for women?
Now You Know talks to Hadeel Shatara, a former Palestinian prisoner. She was released during the first wave of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Hadeel shares her story and what female prisoners endure behind bars.
In this episode:
Hadeel Shatara, Head of Alumni Programme | Birzeit University
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.
Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.
Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.
Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.