"Israel's Disregard for Palestinian Lives: Death in Custody of Walid Daqqah"

Walid Daqqah, a 62-year-old Palestinian writer and the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner in Israeli jails, died in custody despite calls for his release on humanitarian grounds following a cancer diagnosis. Amnesty International condemns Israel's systematic medical neglect and disregard for Palestinian prisoners' rights, citing instances of torture and ill-treatment. Daqqah's family was denied the opportunity to say a final goodbye, and Israeli authorities must return his body for a peaceful burial. Amnesty International has campaigned for his release, highlighting his completed sentence and deteriorating health. Daqqah's writings behind bars stand as a testament to resilience against oppression.