Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late

Israel has confirmed that Palestinian detainee Ihab Diab died in custody, nearly two years after his death, according to Al Jazeera English. Israeli authorities point to health issues, but Diab's family disputes that account, alleging he was tortured. The case adds to long-running scrutiny of conditions facing Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons.

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