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| '''Maysara Ahmed Mohammed Abuhamdia''' (1948 - April 2, میَّسرہ ابو حامدیہ) (2013) was a fighter in the ]. |
'''Maysara Ahmed Mohammed Abuhamdia''' (1948 - April 2, میَّسرہ ابو حامدیہ) (2013) was a fighter in the ]. | ||
| == Resistance fighter == | == Resistance fighter == | ||
| He joined the ] (PSU). He was sentenced to 10 months in jail in 1969 for affiliation with the PSU since all Palestinian unions were banned under Israeli Law.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://electronicintifada.net/blogs/nora/podcast-linah-alsaafin-maysara-abuhamdia-latest-victim-israels-medical-neglect-prisoners|title = Podcast: Linah Alsaafin on Maysara Abuhamdia, the latest victim of Israel’s medical neglect of prisoners|date = 16 Oct 2015|work = Electronicintifada.net}}</ref> In 1970, he became a fighter for the ] (]).<ref name="palestinechronicle.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.palestinechronicle.com/obituary-maysara-abu-hamdiyeh-1949-2013/#.VFcbaGcU_IU |title=Obituary: Maysara Abu Hamdiyeh (1949 – 2013) |accessdate=September |
He joined the ] (PSU). He was sentenced to 10 months in jail in 1969 for affiliation with the PSU since all Palestinian unions were banned under Israeli Law.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://electronicintifada.net/blogs/nora/podcast-linah-alsaafin-maysara-abuhamdia-latest-victim-israels-medical-neglect-prisoners|title = Podcast: Linah Alsaafin on Maysara Abuhamdia, the latest victim of Israel’s medical neglect of prisoners|date = 16 Oct 2015|work = Electronicintifada.net}}</ref> In 1970, he became a fighter for the ] (]).<ref name="palestinechronicle.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.palestinechronicle.com/obituary-maysara-abu-hamdiyeh-1949-2013/#.VFcbaGcU_IU |title=Obituary: Maysara Abu Hamdiyeh (1949 – 2013) |accessdate=September 2016}}</ref> He was with ] (PLO) in South ] forces fighting against ]<nowiki/>i forces that invaded ]. | ||
| He mobilized the resistance against the Israeli invasion and occupation of the ]. He was arrested at the end of 1975 and deported to ] in 1978. In ], he was the assistant for ] (]) and was responsible for ] Logistics. He returned to the ] at the end of 1998 and joined the ] of the ] as a Colonel.<ref name="palestinechronicle.com"/> After the beginning of the ] in September 2000, he was arrested and accused of responsibility for the ] cell in the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=وفاة الأسير الفلسطيني ميسرة أبو حمدية في السجون الإسرائيلية|url=https://arabic.rt.com/news/611821-%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A_%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A9_%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88_%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9/|publisher=]|accessdate=20 October 2015|language=Arabic}}</ref> He was given a life sentence (99 years according to Israeli Military Law).<ref>]; Brown 2003, p. 47</ref> He died, allegedly of throat cancer, while in an Israeli jail. | He mobilized the resistance against the Israeli invasion and occupation of the ]. He was arrested at the end of 1975 and deported to ] in 1978. In ], he was the assistant for ] (]) and was responsible for ] Logistics. He returned to the ] at the end of 1998 and joined the ] of the ] as a Colonel.<ref name="palestinechronicle.com"/> After the beginning of the ] in September 2000, he was arrested and accused of responsibility for the ] cell in the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=وفاة الأسير الفلسطيني ميسرة أبو حمدية في السجون الإسرائيلية|url=https://arabic.rt.com/news/611821-%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A_%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A9_%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88_%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9/|publisher=]|accessdate=20 October 2015|language=Arabic}}</ref> He was given a life sentence (99 years according to Israeli Military Law).<ref>]; Brown 2003, p. 47</ref> He died, allegedly of throat cancer, while in an Israeli jail. | ||
| Eight months prior to his death, Abuhamdia complained of general weakness, sore throat and pain in his joints.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://displacedpalestinians.wordpress.com/category/human-rights-watch/|title=Over 200 Palestinians have died in Israeli gulags|publisher=displacedpalestinians.wordpress.com|accessdate=20 October 2015}}</ref> After examination by a doctor, according to his family, he received some shots. Abuhamdia asked again for proper examination to diagnose his illness. After four additional months, prison staff transported Abuhamdia to the hospital in '']''. According to Abuhamdia's wife, he said, "They transferred me to the hospital in the prisoners bus. The steel bus seats were uncomfortable. I fell many times during the 6 hour trip. I will not go again unless they bring an ambulance." When he went to the hospital, the doctors took samples from his throat for tissue diagnosis, but test results were never shared with him. He remained in jail with other Palestinian prisoners, after a while, his health deteriorated without any medication such as painkillers. His voice disappeared, and his neck swelled with nodes and he became very weak. He could not change his clothes nor could he go to the toilet. Despite this, the ] left him in the cell. The prisoners demanded officially from the Prison Authorities to transfer Abuhamdia to hospital, but the Prison Authority said it was too late, and Abuhamdia had only days to live. A week before his death, the Israeli Authorities transferred him to ''Beir-Shiva'' Hospital. They did another ] and declared for the first time that he had ]. He received only two ] sessions and died on Tuesday, April |
Eight months prior to his death, Abuhamdia complained of general weakness, sore throat and pain in his joints.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://displacedpalestinians.wordpress.com/category/human-rights-watch/|title=Over 200 Palestinians have died in Israeli gulags|publisher=displacedpalestinians.wordpress.com|accessdate=20 October 2015}}</ref> After examination by a doctor, according to his family, he received some shots. Abuhamdia asked again for proper examination to diagnose his illness. After four additional months, prison staff transported Abuhamdia to the hospital in '']''. According to Abuhamdia's wife, he said, "They transferred me to the hospital in the prisoners bus. The steel bus seats were uncomfortable. I fell many times during the 6 hour trip. I will not go again unless they bring an ambulance." When he went to the hospital, the doctors took samples from his throat for tissue diagnosis, but test results were never shared with him. He remained in jail with other Palestinian prisoners, after a while, his health deteriorated without any medication such as painkillers. His voice disappeared, and his neck swelled with nodes and he became very weak. He could not change his clothes nor could he go to the toilet. Despite this, the ] left him in the cell. The prisoners demanded officially from the Prison Authorities to transfer Abuhamdia to hospital, but the Prison Authority said it was too late, and Abuhamdia had only days to live. A week before his death, the Israeli Authorities transferred him to ''Beir-Shiva'' Hospital. They did another ] and declared for the first time that he had ]. He received only two ] sessions and died on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 am. An ] was performed on his body, and ''Israel'' declared that ] was spread throughout his body. ''Israel'' refused to release his medical records and the results of the medical tests. | ||
| == Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
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| Maysara Abu Hamdiya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 Hebron Palestine |
| Died | April 2, 2013 (aged 65) Soroka jail, Beersheba, Israel |
| Cause of death | Throat cancer |
Maysara Ahmed Mohammed Abuhamdia (1948 - April 2, میَّسرہ ابو حامدیہ) (2013) was a fighter in the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Resistance fighter
He joined the Palestinian Student Union (PSU). He was sentenced to 10 months in jail in 1969 for affiliation with the PSU since all Palestinian unions were banned under Israeli Law. In 1970, he became a fighter for the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah). He was with Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in South Lebanon forces fighting against Israeli forces that invaded Lebanon.
He mobilized the resistance against the Israeli invasion and occupation of the West Bank. He was arrested at the end of 1975 and deported to Jordan in 1978. In Jordan, he was the assistant for Khalil al-Wazir (Abu Jihad) and was responsible for Intifada Logistics. He returned to the West Bank at the end of 1998 and joined the Preventive Security Apparatus of the Palestinian Authority as a Colonel. After the beginning of the Second Intifada in September 2000, he was arrested and accused of responsibility for the Hamas cell in the West Bank. He was given a life sentence (99 years according to Israeli Military Law). He died, allegedly of throat cancer, while in an Israeli jail. Eight months prior to his death, Abuhamdia complained of general weakness, sore throat and pain in his joints. After examination by a doctor, according to his family, he received some shots. Abuhamdia asked again for proper examination to diagnose his illness. After four additional months, prison staff transported Abuhamdia to the hospital in Tel-Aviv. According to Abuhamdia's wife, he said, "They transferred me to the hospital in the prisoners bus. The steel bus seats were uncomfortable. I fell many times during the 6 hour trip. I will not go again unless they bring an ambulance." When he went to the hospital, the doctors took samples from his throat for tissue diagnosis, but test results were never shared with him. He remained in jail with other Palestinian prisoners, after a while, his health deteriorated without any medication such as painkillers. His voice disappeared, and his neck swelled with nodes and he became very weak. He could not change his clothes nor could he go to the toilet. Despite this, the Israeli Prison Authority left him in the cell. The prisoners demanded officially from the Prison Authorities to transfer Abuhamdia to hospital, but the Prison Authority said it was too late, and Abuhamdia had only days to live. A week before his death, the Israeli Authorities transferred him to Beir-Shiva Hospital. They did another Biopsy test and declared for the first time that he had Throat Cancer. He received only two Chemotherapy sessions and died on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 am. An Autopsy was performed on his body, and Israel declared that cancer was spread throughout his body. Israel refused to release his medical records and the results of the medical tests.
Legacy
Most Palestinians saw Abuhamdia as a national hero who fought Israel. Abuhamdia's heroism was reflected in the clashes that spread inside the prisons and the Israeli use of force to subdue Palestinian prisoners after his death. He was promoted to General and soon after to Major General by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in 2007. A formal military funeral was held after his death.
After his death, the Palestinians became aggravated as they were following his case through the Palestinian Prisoners Club and the Palestinian Ministry of Prisoners. They were expecting him to be released or receive appropriate medical treatment. After his death clashes erupted all over the West Bank resulting in the deaths of two Palestinian teenagers in Tulkarm, north of the West Bank. Israel continued to hold his records. Israel claimed that Abuhamdiya received proper treatment, in contrast to a Palestinian autopsy test that rebuts this claim.
References
- "Podcast: Linah Alsaafin on Maysara Abuhamdia, the latest victim of Israel's medical neglect of prisoners". Electronicintifada.net. 16 Oct 2015.
- ^ "Obituary: Maysara Abu Hamdiyeh (1949 – 2013)". Retrieved September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - "وفاة الأسير الفلسطيني ميسرة أبو حمدية في السجون الإسرائيلية" (in Arabic). RT (TV network). Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- Israeli Military Order; Brown 2003, p. 47
- "Over 200 Palestinians have died in Israeli gulags". displacedpalestinians.wordpress.com. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- "وفاة الأسير الفلسطيني ميسرة أبو حمدية في السجون الإسرائيلية". RT (TV network). Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- Sherwood, Harriet (2 April 2013). "Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails stage hunger strike after inmate dies" – via The Guardian.
- Miller, Anna Lekas (4 April 2013). "Palestinians Protest Abu Hamdiyeh's Death With Strikes and Demonstrations".
- "Protests as Palestinian death-toll mounts". www.jfjfp.com. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- "Hebron clashes follow Maysara Abu Hamdiyeh funeral". BBC Online. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- "Maysara Abu Hamdiyeh". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- "Minister: the autopsy shows Israel neglected prisoner". maannews.com. Retrieved 20 October 2015.