Israeli-Canadian Freed After 12 Years in Iraqi Prison
An Israeli-Canadian dual citizen has been released from an Iraqi prison after serving 12 years of a sentence for killing a taxi driver. He was originally convicted of manslaughter in the incident.
The man, whose identity has not been released, traveled to Kurdistan with the intention of fighting against the Islamic State (ISIS). However, he was arrested following an unspecified incident.
Upon his release, the man expressed profound relief and gratitude, stating, "It's like I've been given another chance at life." He is reportedly back in Israel.
Details surrounding the original conviction and the circumstances of his release remain limited.
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