The Palestinian governorate of Jerusalem has reported a decision by Israeli authorities to revoke the identity of Rashid Al-Rashq, a liberated prisoner, which effectively deprives him of fundamental rights, especially the ability to live in his hometown. This decision was conveyed by the Israeli human rights organization Hamoked, which informed Al-Rashq of the official resolution, coming over a year after his freedom was granted as part of a prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas on January 30, 2025.

Al-Rashq commented on this decision, stating that it transcends the mere withdrawal of an identification card, characterizing it as an attempt to uproot individuals from their cities and sever their historical and geographical ties to their land and home. He underscored that the decision aims to strip him of his essential rights to exist within Jerusalem, labeling the action as a form of forced displacement targeting the historical and human connections of Jerusalemites.

Furthermore, with his identity card withdrawn, Al-Rashq expressed concern about his inability to move freely within Jerusalem, contrasting his restricted access with the previous situation where he could navigate without obstruction. He now faces military checkpoints that separate him from his home in the Old City, illustrating the practical consequences of this decision on his daily life and freedom of movement.