Overview

• Walid Daqqa, a Palestinian convicted of involvement in the killing of an Israeli soldier, died of cancer at 62 after spending 38 years in Israeli custody.
• Amnesty International mourned Daqqa's death, highlighting it as evidence of Israel's 'disregard for Palestinians' right to life,' while critics accuse the organization of ignoring Daqqa's terrorist activities.
• Daqqa's death has reignited discussions on the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, with allegations of medical neglect and human rights violations by Israeli authorities.
• Despite being diagnosed with bone marrow cancer in 2020, Daqqa's appeals for early release on humanitarian grounds were rejected, leading to his death in prison.
• The incident has sparked polarized reactions, with Daqqa viewed as a symbol of Palestinian struggle by some and as a terrorist by others, including the family of the Israeli soldier he was convicted of killing.