Israel releases youngest prisoner, 12, but increasing number of children jailed

Israel releases youngest prisoner, 12, but increasing number of children jailed



 Israeli minors under 14 are not given prison sentences, but a separate
military law allows for Palestinians as young as 12 to be sent to jail.



 

Dima al-Wawi is comforted by her mother after her release from prison on Sunday

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Majdi Mohammed/AP