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Blood around his nose was visible. He had three fractured ribs. He was in good health when abducted. His history reflected no heart trouble.
Since 2001, over 750 torture and abuse complaints were filed. No criminal investigations followed. Whitewash happened every time. It's standard Israeli practice.
Torturers remain unaccountable. Israel's judicial system doesn't act. Palestinian prisoners suffer. They're lawlessly held in the first place.
They're incarcerated for political reasons. Their crime is praying to the wrong God. It's wanting to live free on their own land in their own country. They're systematically tortured and abused.
Jaradat's death reflects others. It shows contempt for Palestinian rights. Since June 1967, 203 Palestinians died in detention. Dozens were confirmed killed by torture.
An independent investigation is essential. Accountability is long overdue. Palestinian suffering continues. What's unconscionable must stop. It shows no signs of doing so.
Israeli medical neglect killed Maisara Abu Hamdiyya. A previous article discussed it. He suffered from advanced throat cancer. It spread to his spine. Israel bears full responsibility. Essential treatment was denied.
On April 3, the Palestine News Network headlined "Israel Continues to Assassinate Palestinian Prisoners inside Jails."
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