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Palestinian Detainee Dies in Custody Amid Medical Neglect

5/5/2025

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A tragic loss has struck as 60-year-old Palestinian detainee Mohyee al-Din Fahmi Najem died in Israeli custody, reportedly due to medical neglect. Detained without charge since August 2023, Najem's chronic illnesses worsened, leaving him unable to walk. His passing is a somber reminder, marking the 66th death of a detainee since October 2023.

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A tragic loss has struck as 60-year-old Palestinian detainee Mohyee al-Din Fahmi Najem died in Israeli custody, reportedly due to medical neglect. Detained without charge since August 2023, Najem's chronic illnesses worsened, leaving him unable to walk. His passing is a somber reminder, marking the 66th death of a detainee since October 2023.