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Israeli Prison System Continues to Neglect Detainees' Health

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The Israeli prison system at Ramla continues to prioritize oppression over detainee welfare, ignoring severe health issues and using medical negligence as a tool for torture, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) and the Detainees and Ex-Detainee Authority. Lawyer Amjad al-Barghouthi visited the Ramla prison hospital and witnessed firsthand the dire conditions faced by detainees. One detainee, Jihad Burqan, is at risk of losing his sight due to lack of medication for his diabetes and kidney problems.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli prison system at Ramla continues to neglect the health of detainees, despite severe medical issues, including diabetes and kidney problems.
  • Detainee Jihad Burqan is at risk of losing his sight due to lack of medication and deliberate medical negligence.
  • Prison guards have been known to respond to medical requests with a lack of empathy, stating that treatment will only be provided when detainees are on the verge of death.
  • Detainee Burqan has suffered multiple instances of severe beatings by prison guards, including a recent incident in Gilboa Prison.
  • The use of medical negligence as a tool for torture is a persistent issue in the Ramla prison system.
  • Detainee Burqan's situation is just one example of the numerous cases of medical negligence and mistreatment of detainees in Israeli prisons.
  • The PPS and Detainees and Ex-Detainee Authority have highlighted the urgent need for improved medical care and humane treatment for detainees.
  • The Israeli government has been urged to take immediate action to address these issues and ensure the well-being of detainees.

Statistics:

  • 1,000s of Palestinian detainees are being held in Israeli prisons, with many facing medical neglect and mistreatment.
  • 70% of Palestinian detainees suffer from chronic diseases, including diabetes, kidney issues, and vision problems.
  • The Israeli prison system has a history of using medical negligence as a means of torture and control.
  • Detainees have reported being subjected to severe beatings, including by repression units and prison guards.
  • The Palestinian Prisoners Society and Detainees and Ex-Detainee Authority estimate that over 100 detainees have died in Israeli custody due to medical neglect.

Sources:

  • Palestine News and Information Agency (WAFA)
  • Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS)
  • Detainees and Ex-Detainee Authority

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