Hisham al-Sayed

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Hisham al-Sayed born?February 15, 1988
2. What nationality was Hisham al-Sayed?Muslim Bedouin Arab Israeli civilian
3. What is the duration of captivity?Approximately ten years
4. What is the detaining group?Hamas
5. Who is Hisham al-Sayed?Hisham al-Sayed is a Muslim Bedouin Arab Israeli civilian born on February 15, 1988. He was held captive in the Gaza Strip for almost ten years.
6. Why did Hamas hold him?Hamas said he was an Israeli soldier, but Human Rights Watch confirmed he was a civilian exempt from military service. He was not a combatant.

Bedouin: An Arabic-speaking nomadic or semi-nomadic people of the desert regions of North Africa and the Middle East.
Human Rights Watch: A prominent international non-governmental organization dedicated to defending and protecting human rights worldwide.
Schizophrenia: A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often characterized by delusions and hallucinations.
Ceasefire Agreement: A formal agreement between warring parties to halt military operations, often a precursor to peace negotiations.