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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.

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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.