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Palestinian Prisoner Dies Amidst Gaza's Starvation Crisis

5/5/2025

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Palestinian prisoner Mohyee al-Din Najem, 60, tragically passed away in Israeli custody after 19 years, a victim of medical negligence that rights groups vehemently condemned. In Gaza, nearly 290,000 children are on the brink of starvation as vital supplies are blocked. Meanwhile, Qatar has voiced strong criticism of Israel's rhetoric surrounding its mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict.

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Palestinian prisoner Mohyee al-Din Najem, 60, tragically passed away in Israeli custody after 19 years, a victim of medical negligence that rights groups vehemently condemned. In Gaza, nearly 290,000 children are on the brink of starvation as vital supplies are blocked. Meanwhile, Qatar has voiced strong criticism of Israel's rhetoric surrounding its mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict.