Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late
Summary
Israel confirmed that a Palestinian detainee named Ihab Mohammed Abdel Qader Diab died in custody nearly two years after his detention. Palestinian officials say this case is part of a pattern where Israel hides information about detainees held since the conflict in Gaza began.Key Facts
- Ihab Diab, aged 36, was detained on December 12, 2023, and died around September 18, 2024, after about nine months in custody.
- The Israeli Prison Service notified the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs of Diab’s death on Sunday.
- Palestinian officials accuse Israel of torturing detainees and concealing their fate.
- Israeli authorities claim Diab had a health problem; his family says he was healthy before detention.
- Since 1967, 328 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody; 91 have died since October 7, 2023.
- Gaza’s Prisoners’ Ministry demands an international investigation and accountability for Diab’s death.
- Thousands of Palestinians are held by Israel without trial or charge, including about 3,198 in administrative detention based on secret evidence.
- Israel classifies some Gaza detainees separately as “unlawful combatants.”
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