That's awful to something like that to a mother. What a scumbag is her husband! I hope she will be helped by Israel or PA, whoever can do something for her.

I just can imagine the torment this mother is going through. Both the PA and Jordanian authorities turning a blind eye. Because of who, the Israel people are, we need to help this mother with all means possible. Hell, I'll do it!!

Aisha being from syria, I'm assuming she is a moslem? It appears by her pic that she is secular, no hajab. Her Abusive husband makes All the rules if they are moslems, appealing to abdullah the heshamite will do no good, appealing to abu mazen is Even Worse, This the so-called religion of peace islam, doesn't regard women or children as humans with free will, they are property of the husband. Sorry to say but this women is SOL ( shit out of luck) she should know this. Seems like this so-called religion Is Oppressive, Intolerant, Abusive and is Incompatable with Western/Civialized Societies, how could these Barbaric Ways be associated with Any Loving Creator, G-D???

I am a North American Olah living in a women's shelter with my two boys exactly for this same reason: my soon to-be-ex husband threatened to keep my children away from me forever if I didn't follow his rules in divorce...the social services in our country take this VERY SERIOUSLY and moved me and the boys to a shelter....unfortunately, the Palestinians do NOT have such Social Services in place....

Lehava, the organization vilified by the Left. They have saved hundreds of Jewish women and children from exactly such circumstances, hopefully they will be able to help Ms. Jabalya also.

...it will be a huge feather in their PR cap

What can I do to effect change in this situation?

Mrs. Jabayli, I am a simple helper please call the Shariaa Court in Jenin the number is +972-4-250-1047 and ask for Sa'ed Al Khaldi. He will help you legally. They can bring a court order to put your Ex. in Jail and bring your kids back especially if you live in Jordan as I understand.

bad from the start - and wife goes off on a trip to Istanbul (for a creative writing workshop ?) Please ......

Thank G-d your in Israel safe and sheltered. Your story illustrates the difference between a caring, protective nation Israel and, sadly so many who aren't. Stay safe. Shalom.

Please keep us posted should you learn more. Shalom.