Hamas has called for an international investigation into the execution of Palestinian doctor Iyad Rantisi, who was abducted in Gaza and died during interrogation in an Israeli prison. Rantisi is not the first victim of such Israeli crimes, with another physician, Adnan al-Bursh, facing a similar fate. The Gaza Government Media Office condemned these acts and demanded the release of medical personnel being tortured by Israeli forces.
The Gaza government statement urged the international community to condemn these heinous crimes and provide legal protection for Palestinian medical personnel. It also called for international investigations and trials for those responsible. Al-Barsh, another doctor from Gaza, died in Israeli custody under mysterious circumstances, adding to the list of Palestinians who have suffered similar fates while in detention.
At least three dozen Palestinians from Gaza have reportedly died under torture in Israeli detention facilities, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice. The statement reiterated the call for the immediate release of all medical personnel held by the Israeli occupation authorities to safeguard their lives and ensure their safety.