Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Custody

Palestinian detainee Kamel al-Ajrami, 69, died in Israeli detention, raising the death toll to 80 since October 2023, according to prisoners’ rights groups. His death follows threats from Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to push for a death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners, with legislative measures already underway in the Knesset.

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