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73 Palestinians die in Israeli custody due to medical negligence - NGO 

11 Sep 2022 11:03am
73 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli prisons out of medical negligence since 1967 - Getty Images
73 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli prisons out of medical negligence since 1967 - Getty Images
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RAMALLAH - At least 73 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody due to medical negligence since 1967, a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) said on Saturday.

In a statement, the Palestinian Prisoner Society said the latest victim was Palestinian female Sa’diya Farajallah who died in Israeli custody in June.

"Israel is still holding the bodies of nine Palestinians who lost their lives in Israeli custody,” it said as reported by Anadolu Agency.

According to the NGO, 600 ill Palestinians are still held by Israel including 200 who suffer chronic diseases.

"There are 23 cancer patients among detainees held by Israel,” it added.
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