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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Prisoners society accuses Israel of medical negligence

Ma'an
The Palestinian Prisoners Society of Hebron accused Israeli medical doctors of negligence and failing to provide care to critical patients.

... said there were 300 detainees and ex-detainees in the govornorate who had suffered from inadequate treatment. He outlined the case of Muhammad Abdul Afu Al-Imleh, 26, who suffered renal failure while he was in prison, and Hamza At-Tarayreh, who was diagnosed with throat cancer shortly after his release.... .... and is dying ...  Full story

Over 7,000 Palestinians are currently held by Israel
at 2/02/2010 07:03:00 AM