Health & Healing
Son of slain fighter accuses Palestinian Authority of abandonment
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Hammam Khazem, son of Fathi Khazem, a fighter known as "Abu Raad," launched sharp criticism at the Palestinian Authority, accusing it of abandoning his father after years of pursuit, detention, and disappearance, Shehab Wire reported. Khazem alleged the Authority left his father to face harsh living and health conditions without any form of support or protection during his final years.
The younger Khazem did not specify when his father died or detail the exact circumstances surrounding his death. His accusations reflect deeper tensions between families of armed operatives and Palestinian Authority leadership over the treatment, recognition, and welfare of fighters who have faced prolonged security pressures. The case underscores ongoing disputes within Palestinian political circles regarding state responsibility toward figures involved in armed resistance movements.
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