Released prisoner Ayman Barakat after 16 months in Israeli torture center: "it felt like 16 years"

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18718

Date

28 March, 2025

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@warfareanalysis

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"When Palestinian captive Ayman Barakat from Jenin was abducted by the Israeli army, he weighed 90 kg. After spending 16 months in Israeli torture dungeons, he lost half of his body weight and now weighs about 45 kg, in addition to suffering from diseases he did not have before his abduction." - Source

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Translation of the video :

"Off voice: You got thin uncle haven't you?

Ayman Barakat: I was 90KG, now im 45 50, 49 KG.

Off voice: You look tired from the scabius(?)?

Ayman Barakat: Yes, tired, and from diabetes I take 4 or 5 medications and with Scabius - praise be to god. There is also recently some digestion issues and diarrehea for the last 10 days. They are trying to cover it, the network, they are trying really. They help a lot, thank be to god.

Off voice: How much did you spend(in jail)?

Ayman Barakat: 16 years, 16 months, it felt like 16 years

Off voice: 16 months, what happened to you in the camp?

Ayman Barakat: Praise be to god. You still haven't seen anything. But I know what happened. Our news are dark inside(/hidden? possibly to keep their dignity..) But I hope to god that the other guys come out safe and sound. Thanks to god. Thanks to god.

Off voice: How did you recieve the news of the martyrdom of Abu Al-Hani and your brother in law Hussam?

Ayman Barakat: When I got the news, the situation was stable, I believe in the Quran, the book of Allah and I pray for them to be accepted into Heaven."

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