"Controversy Surrounding the Death of Palestinian Prisoner Walid Daqqah in Israeli Custody"

Amnesty International referred to the death of Palestinian terrorist Walid Daqqah, responsible for ordering the kidnap, castration, and murder of an Israeli teenager, as "heart-wrenching", lamenting his "endless nightmare" in an Israeli jail. Daqqah, who had bone marrow cancer, died at 62 after spending 38 years imprisoned. His death sparked criticism of Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners, with claims of medical neglect and denial of family visits. The terrorist's sentence was extended after smuggling phones into prison, and his request for early release due to deteriorating health was denied. The family of the victim opposed his release, and his death was seen as a victory for them and Israel.