Riyad Al-Amour Dies After 23 Years of Israeli Imprisonment and Medical Neglect

Riyad Al-Amour died after a prolonged struggle with illness attributed to systematic medical neglect in Israeli detention.

“CAIRO, April 3, 2026 (WAFA) – Former Palestinian prisoner Riyad Al-Amour, 56, from Bethlehem, who had been exiled to Egypt, passed away today after a prolonged struggle with illness”

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He was released under the Gaza ceasefire and deported to Egypt, but his health remained fragile.

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He had waited over a decade for a pacemaker replacement and suffered severe heart problems.

His death triggered regional outrage and demands for accountability.

Al-Amour endured harsh interrogation and torture that caused hearing loss.

He faced persistent harassment even before detention in 2002.

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After release, he underwent surgery that led to serious complications.

His death became a rallying point for protests across the region.

Al-Amour was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire but was exiled rather than repatriated.

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Systematic medical neglect was highlighted as a key factor in his death.

The regional coverage emphasized the wider humanitarian consequences of the war.