Jamil Naser ‘Assaf, 20, from the ‘Asqoula neighborhood in the east of Gaza City...

Jamil Naser ‘Assaf, 20, from the ‘Asqoula neighborhood in the east of Gaza City, died at al-Shifa Hospital after being tortured by members of the Security Services. The injuries were sustained while Jamil ‘Assaf was being detained at al-Tufah police station on charges of theft. The victim’s mother, Nuha Zaki ‘Assaf, 46, gave the following statement to PCHR: “On March 8, 2009, members of the General Intelligence Service arrested my son, Jamil, from his house, and led him to an unknown destination. On March 12, we heard that Jamil was detained at al-Tufah police station on theft charges. The following day, Jamil was transferred to al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. He was unconscious. After medical checks, he was immediately admitted to the intensive care unit due to the seriousness of his health condition. He died of his injuries on March 24.” Dr. Abdullah al-Qishawi, a specialist in kidney and internal diseases, said that ‘Assaf was admitted to hospital because he suffered severe kidney failure due to muscle tearing, and bruises on the body. In addition, medical sources in the forensic medicine department at al-Shifa Hospital said that ‘Assaf was beaten and tortured, and that bruises were clear on his upper and lower limbs.