Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late

Family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture behind his death in prison.

Israel has confirmed, nearly two years after the fact, that a Palestinian detainee from Gaza died in detention, according to the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs.

The Israeli Prison Service informed the commission on Sunday that Ihab Mohammed Abdel Qader Diab, 36, had died while detained. Palestinian officials say the case fits a broader pattern of Israel concealing the fate…