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Palestinian Prisoner's Death Sparks Outcry Over Torture Allegations

12/15/2025

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Sakhr Ahmad Khalil Zaoul, a 26-year-old Palestinian prisoner, died in Israeli custody at Ofer prison.
Zaoul's death follows that of Abdul Rahman al-Sabateen, raising concerns over torture-related deaths in detention.
Palestinian authorities say Israeli practices amount to systematic extermination, citing torture, starvation, and medical neglect.
Since October 2023, torture reports have surged.
There are at least 100 documented torture-related deaths, per the United Nations and rights groups such as B’Tselem.

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Story summary

Sakhr Ahmad Khalil Zaoul, a 26-year-old Palestinian prisoner, died in Israeli custody at Ofer prison.
Zaoul's death follows that of Abdul Rahman al-Sabateen, raising concerns over torture-related deaths in detention.
Palestinian authorities say Israeli practices amount to systematic extermination, citing torture, starvation, and medical neglect.
Since October 2023, torture reports have surged.
There are at least 100 documented torture-related deaths, per the United Nations and rights groups such as B’Tselem.