Hamas condemns Israel’s 'execution' of Palestinian detainees after prisoner’s death

Earlier we reported the death of detainee Ali Ashour Ali al-Batsh, 62, from Jabalia in northern Gaza, in Israel’s Naqab prison.

Hamas has accused Israel of systematically killing Palestinian detainees following the death of prisoner al-Batsh from Jabalia in northern Gaza.

In a statement, the group said, “The martyrdom of al-Batsh in the occupation’s prisons is a direct result of its extremist policies aimed at murdering our prisoners and stripping them of their most basic human rights.”

The statement further condemned Israel’s use of “slow and deliberate execution” tactics, describing it as evidence of the occupation’s brutality, disregard for human values, and blatant violation of international laws and conventions protecting prisoners of war.

Hamas held Israel fully responsible for al-Batsh’s death, calling it a stark reminder of its inhumane treatment of Palestinian detainees.

Al-Batsh, a father of six, was arrested by Israel on 25 December 2023 and died on 21 February 2025 at Soroka Hospital, days after being transferred from the prison reported the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

His death adds to the growing list of Palestinians dying in Israeli prisons.