Death of the released prisoner Nael Obeid

On 22 February 2025, the freed Palestinian Nael Ubaid dies falling from high from the roof of his home in Issawiya, East Jerusalem, one week after his release from Israeli jails.

Nael Ubaid, 46, was released last week under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel after spending 21 years in prison. Ubaid was arrested in 2004 and sentenced to seven consecutive life terms plus 30 years on charges of affiliation with Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, following a harsh and prolonged interrogation.

During his imprisonment, Ubaid reportedly suffered from serious health problems and was denied family visits.

The circumstances of the fall were not clearly established in the initial reporting