Dr. Mazen Rantisi
Coverage of Dr. Mazen Rantisi in the Nexus archive.
- Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’ says he faces abuse, medical neglect in Israeli prison
Dr. Mazen Rantisi, a Palestinian physician known as the 'doctor of the poor,' claims he faces physical abuse and medical neglect in an Israeli prison. He was detained in June 2023 and indicted for his role as chairman of the Union of Health Work Committees, a Palestinian non-profit providing medical care. Rantisi alleges Israeli prison authorities withheld his medication for 10 days and continue to deny him one of his required medicines.
- Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’ says he faces abuse, medical neglect in Israeli prison
Dr. Mazen Rantisi, a Palestinian physician known for providing care to low-income Palestinians, alleges physical abuse and medical neglect since his arrest by Israeli authorities in June. He claims prison officials withheld his medication, denied medical care, and subjected him to harsh conditions, including overcrowded cells and poor food quality. The Israel Prison Service denies these allegations, stating prisoners are held in accordance with the law.