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flag Palestinian detainee Hassan Issa al-Qash'ala died in Israeli prison on Jan. 1, 2026, after over a year in custody, despite being due for release months earlier.

flag Hassan Issa al-Qash'ala, a Palestinian from Rahat in the Naqab region, died in an Israeli prison in Be'er Sheva on January 1, 2026, after more than 13 months in detention. flag He was due for release six months prior to his death. flag The Israeli Prison Service confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause, stating a special investigation was underway. flag His death adds to a sharp rise in Palestinian detainee fatalities since Israel's military operation in Gaza began in October 2023, with human rights groups citing widespread abuse, medical neglect, starvation, and torture in Israeli custody. flag Palestinian authorities report over 9,300 Palestinians are currently imprisoned, including women and children, and at least 100 have died in custody since October 2023.

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