Young Palestinian prisoner released from Israeli jail

Al Jazeera aired the moment a 14-year-old Palestinian child, Ahmed Saleimi, looking gaunt and tired, arrived at his home in occupied East Jerusalem after his release from an Israeli prison.

“We heard women that were beaten. We were also beaten,” said Saleimi, following his release.

“We only received two meals per day, we would often be hungry,” added Saleimi, speaking at a news conference.

Saleimi spent four months in house arrest when he was 13. After turning 14, Israeli authorities took him to prison where he spent the last four months.

During the press conference Saleimi’s dad said his son was the youngest Palestinian prisoner held by Israel, adding that Ahmed lost almost 10 kilograms while in prison.

“I am very happy to see him. This is the first time we have managed to speak to him in 50 days,” said Saleimi’s mother at the news conference.

“The Israeli authorities have raided our home six times today. They have warned us not to hold any celebrations,” she added.