Khalida Jarrar, born on February 9, 1963, is a prominent Palestinian politician and human rights activist. She is a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and has served in the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) since 2006. Jarrar is also the head of the PLC's Prisoners Committee and played a significant role in advocating for Palestine's application to join the International Criminal Court. Throughout her career, she has been a fierce advocate for Palestinian prisoners and women's rights, and she led the Addameer organization, which supports prisoners' rights.

Jarrar has been arrested numerous times by Israeli authorities on charges ranging from incitement to involvement in terrorism, with many of these detentions being administrative, without charge or trial because of her political activity.

Despite international campaigns calling for her release, she has endured long periods of imprisonment, often in harsh conditions. She has been denied permission to attend the funerals of her parents and two of her children while incarcerated.

In addition to her political activism, Jarrar suffers from serious health problems, including deep vein thrombosis, which raises concerns about the medical care she receives in detention.

Her most recent arrest came in December 2023. Since then, she has been subjected to solitary confinement in a windowless cell with inadequate conditions. Her detention has sparked international criticism, with human rights organizations and European politicians calling for her immediate release.

Jarrar’s case highlights broader issues of Palestinian political imprisonment and the Israeli policy of administrative detention, which has been widely criticized as a violation of international law.

Despite the harsh conditions she faces, Jarrar remains a symbol of resistance to the Israeli occupation and a champion for Palestinian rights on the global stage.

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