Five Palestinians Die in Israeli Custody, Human Rights Groups Denounce
Human rights organizations have reported that since the beginning of the conflict in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, the total number of Palestinians killed in Israeli prisons has risen to 54, 35 of whom were residents of the coastal enclave. Dec 30, 2024 Photo: EFE
December 30, 2024 Hour: 4:12 pm
The victims have been identified as Mohammad Al Akka (44), Samir Al Kahlout (52), Zuhair Al Sharif (58), and Mohammad Lubbad (57).
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In a context of growing tension and violence in the region, at least five Palestinians have lost their lives while in Israeli custody, according to a joint statement issued by the Commission for Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club.
The news has raised alarm and condemnation from various human rights organizations, which are demanding clarity on the circumstances surrounding these deaths.
The victims have been identified as Mohammad Al Akka (44), Samir Al Kahlout (52), Zuhair Al Sharif (58), and Mohammad Lubbad (57).
This tragic event comes just one day after the death of detainee Ashraf Abu Warda, heightening concerns about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli prison system.
The statement highlights the lack of information provided by the Israeli authorities regarding the conditions surrounding these deaths.
Human rights organizations have reported that since the beginning of the conflict in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, the total number of Palestinians killed in Israeli prisons has risen to 54, 35 of whom were residents of the coastal enclave.
Additionally, there are reports of “dozens of unidentified detainees” who have been subjected to enforced disappearance, further aggravating the situation.
In this context, the Islamist group Hamas has called for a thorough investigation into the recent deaths and urged international organizations to condemn Israeli actions and demand justice.
The Israeli NGO B’Tselem has reported that, as of late June, there were 1,761 Gaza prisoners in Israeli jails; however, it is not specified whether these detainees were arrested before or after the outbreak of violence last October.
The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club has reported that since the beginning of the conflict, approximately 12,100 arrests have been carried out in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Administrative detention is a practice widely criticized for its lack of transparency and due process.
This tragic episode highlights the complex and painful reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where human lives are caught in a cycle of violence and repression.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: EFE
