Israeli Imprisoned in Iraq for 11 Years Released, Returning Home
An Israeli citizen, Ben Hassin, who was imprisoned in Iraqi Kurdistan for 11 years, has been released and is expected to return to Israel on the eve of Yom Kippur. Hassin was convicted of murdering a taxi driver who reportedly heard him speaking Hebrew. Throughout his imprisonment, Hassin maintained that his actions were in self-defense.
Details regarding the circumstances of his release were not immediately available, but the report indicates his return is imminent. The case has spanned over a decade, during which Hassin has consistently asserted his innocence regarding the murder charge, claiming he acted solely to protect himself.
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