Palestinian teen ‘likely starved to death in Israeli prison,’ medical report says
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Palestinian teen ‘likely died from starvation in Israeli prison’
- 17-year-old Palestinian, Walid Ahmad, likely died from starvation in an Israeli prison, according to a medical report by an Israeli doctor who observed the autopsy.
- Ahmad, held for six months without charge, showed signs of extreme malnutrition, colitis, and scabies.
- He had reportedly complained of inadequate food since December.
- Palestinian officials say Ahmad collapsed and died in Megiddo Prison after striking his head, while Israeli authorities are investigating.
- Human rights groups cite widespread abuse and neglect in Israeli prisons, particularly after the 2023 Gaza war.