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Another Gaza medic dies in Israeli custody

A Palestinian medic has died in Israeli custody over a year after his detention, the latest healthcare worker not to return from prison.

Ghada Ibrahim
Press TV, Nusairat refugee camp

Palestinian medic Hatem Rayan has died in an Israeli prison. His death was confirmed on Thursday, more than a year after he was abducted while on duty in Gaza.

Rayan’s death adds to a growing list of healthcare professionals who entered Israeli custody alive, but never returned.