'The face of a tortured man': Photos of Palestinian journalist released from Israeli prison spark outrage Submitted by Judy Qeis on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:52 Mujahed Bani Mufleh suffered from a brain hemorrhage and had to undergo surgeries after eight months in 'exterminatory' prison system Mujahed Bani Mufleh before and after eight months in Israeli prison (Instagram/@mujahed.moflh) Off Before-and-after photos of a Palestinian journalist released from Israeli detention have sparked anger on social media and calls for accountability from journalists and rights organisations, describing the Israeli prison system as a “tool for both the slow and direct killing” of detainees. Mujahed Bani Mufleh shared a photograph of his shocking physical state after eight months in Israeli prison on his Instagram page on Wednesday. The 36-year-old was held in administrative detention - imprisonment without charge or trial - and eventually released from Israeli prison in January.