Bilal Abu Ghanem Nears Freedom: Resistance Victory or Israeli Retaliation?
After 12 years in Israeli prisons, Palestinian prisoner Bilal Abu Ghanem is set for release. Will Israel attempt to block his freedom, or is this another triumph for the resistance?
Watan-After 12 years behind bars, Jerusalemite prisoner Bilal Abu Ghanem is nearing freedom, sparking widespread Palestinian joy and Israeli apprehension over the implications of his release.
Abu Ghanem, who carried out a heroic operation in Jerusalem in 2015 alongside martyr Bahaa Alyan, refused to submit to the Israeli court and insisted on correcting the judge during his trial—affirming that he had killed seven settlers with his knife, not three, as claimed by the occupation.
Bilal was not just a resistance fighter who carried out an attack; he was a symbol of steadfastness and defiance. During his trial, he refused to stand before the Israeli judge, boldly declaring:”Neither you nor your entire state can force me to stand before you.”
Bilal Abu Ghanem’s Release: A Victory for Resistance or an Israeli Obstacle?
This bold stance prompted the occupation to postpone his trial, later sentencing him to life imprisonment plus 60 additional years, along with a hefty fine.
Bilal Abu Ghanem was known for his strong religious and national values. During his attack, he was careful not to target children or elderly settlers, believing that Palestinian resistance is rooted in morality and ethical principles. Before his arrest, he supervised a Quran memorization center in the Jabal al-Mukabber neighborhood, making him an influential figure in Jerusalemite society.
His release comes after increased pressure from Palestinian resistance groups during prisoner exchange negotiations. Palestinian sources confirmed that he had contacted his family, informing them that he is expected to be released on Saturday. The news has ignited a wave of celebration on social media, with many considering his inclusion in the prisoner release list as another victory for the resistance, which has sacrificed martyrs and endured hardships to secure the freedom of its captives.
As his moment of freedom approaches, one pressing question remains:
How will the occupation respond to the release of “The Quake of Jerusalem” (Muzalzil Al-Quds)?
Will Israel attempt to hinder his release, as it has done with many former prisoners?
The coming days will reveal Bilal Abu Ghanem’s fate, but one thing is certain: the will of the resistance remains unbreakable.
