Rafah man freed after 40 days in jail

Published Saturday 19/03/2011 (updated) 19/03/2011 01:20

GAZA CITY (Ma’an) – Israeli authorities released on Thursday detainee Muhammad Musa Zu’rob, 35, from Rafah after 40 days in jail.

Muhammad was detained when he was travelling with his cousin to Israel for treatment via the Erez border crossing.

The detainees’ center reported that detainee Ghassan Abu Salah from Beit Hanoun was sentenced to 17 years.