National Center for Forensic Medicine Director Prof. Yehuda Hiss, Health Ministry Medical Administration Director Prof. Arnon Afek, and Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Pathology Institute Director Prof. Iris Barshack on Thursday 18 Adar 5773 examined the microscopy findings for Arafat Jaradat.

“It was found that the hemorrhages and fractured ribs found during the autopsy occurred close to death and are characteristic of the resuscitation attempts that were performed on the deceased by Prison Service and MDA medical staff for 50 minutes in an effort to save his life.

“No signs of other contusions were found. The toxicology tests were also negative.

“There were no signs of significant change due to illness in other organs that could indicate cause of death; therefore, further tests to determine the cause will be performed.”

Jaradat is the Arab prisoner who died in Megiddo Prison and whose death sparked Arab violence throughout Yehuda and Shomron, as well as in eastern Yerushalayim. While Israel reported his death was a natural occurrence, the PA (Palestinian Authority) insists he died as a result of Israeli torture.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)