Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surge amid Gaza war: Report
Summary
A human rights group reported that the number of Palestinians who have died in Israeli detention has increased significantly since the conflict in Gaza began. At least 94 Palestinian deaths have been documented, with concerns that the real number might be higher. The report criticizes Israeli authorities for not providing information about detainees and calls for an international investigation.Key Facts
- At least 94 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since October 2023.
- The report was issued by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI).
- Of the 94 deaths, 68 were from Gaza, and 26 were from the West Bank or held Israeli citizenship.
- Israeli military prisons accounted for 52 deaths, and 42 occurred in facilities run by the Israel Prison Service.
- Israeli authorities have stopped sharing detainee information with the International Committee of the Red Cross.
- Families often learn about relatives' deaths from media reports, not official channels.
- PHRI highlighted the case of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, who was detained from a hospital and allegedly mistreated.
- The report calls for an independent international investigation into the deaths in custody.
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