A Teenager Has Been Severely Beaten by Israeli Border Police

The speaker describes an emotional encounter upon seeing someone for the first time. Initially denied permission to hug by a judge, the speaker is later allowed to do so after the judge notices the presence of the American consulate.

What was the initial reaction of the speaker when they first saw him?

What did the speaker request from the judge upon entering?

How did the judge initially respond to the speaker's request?

What changed the judge's mind about allowing the hug?

Describe the moment when the speaker was finally allowed to hug him.