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Palestinian inmate dies of wounds Palestinian inmate dies of wounds
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A Palestinian prisoner has died of wounds he suffered in a riot at a jail in southern Israel.A Palestinian prisoner has died of wounds he suffered in a riot at a jail in southern Israel.
Israeli prison officials said the man had been hit by what they called non-lethal objects fired by guards during Monday's riot.Israeli prison officials said the man had been hit by what they called non-lethal objects fired by guards during Monday's riot.
They did not disclose the precise devices used on security grounds.They did not disclose the precise devices used on security grounds.
Palestinians say the guards provoked the riot by searching sleeping quarters at night, and then used unacceptably violent methods to regain control.Palestinians say the guards provoked the riot by searching sleeping quarters at night, and then used unacceptably violent methods to regain control.
The Israeli authorities described the search as routine and said guards had used the correct response in view of the danger to their lives.The Israeli authorities described the search as routine and said guards had used the correct response in view of the danger to their lives.
Fifteen Palestinians and 15 guards were hurt in Monday's riot, Israeli officials said.Fifteen Palestinians and 15 guards were hurt in Monday's riot, Israeli officials said.
More than 2,000 Palestinians are held in Ketziot Prison, in the Negev desert in southern Israel. In all, more than 9,000 Palestinians, are held in facilities run by the Israeli prison service of the military. More than 2,000 Palestinians are held in Ketziot Prison, in the Negev desert in southern Israel.
Searches There are more than 10,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails, many being held without ever having faced trial, the BBC's correspondent in Ramallah, Aleem Maqbool, says. While some have been charged with security offences, most here consider them all to be political prisoners and their release is a key Palestinian demand in the negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, he adds.
Angry demonstrations
Prison authorities identified the man dead inmate only as a 30-year-old male serving a two-year sentence.Prison authorities identified the man dead inmate only as a 30-year-old male serving a two-year sentence.
Families of the Palestinian prisoners have demonstrated for their release
Ashraf Ajrami, the Palestinian Authority's minister for prisoner affairs, identified him as Mohammad al-Ashkar, a member of the Islamic Jihad militant group.Ashraf Ajrami, the Palestinian Authority's minister for prisoner affairs, identified him as Mohammad al-Ashkar, a member of the Islamic Jihad militant group.
Hundreds of Palestinians have come out in protest in the West Bank and Gaza against Ashkar's death and calling for Palestinian prisoners to be released.Hundreds of Palestinians have come out in protest in the West Bank and Gaza against Ashkar's death and calling for Palestinian prisoners to be released.
At one point early on Monday, some of the prison was on fire as inmates battled with their guards.At one point early on Monday, some of the prison was on fire as inmates battled with their guards.
Palestinian officials say they believe the number of wounded is far higher and that 10 of the injured prisoners needed hospital treatment.Palestinian officials say they believe the number of wounded is far higher and that 10 of the injured prisoners needed hospital treatment.
Jenin clashJenin clash
In other violence on Tuesday, Israeli forces shot dead two Islamic Jihad members during a raid in the northern West Bank.In other violence on Tuesday, Israeli forces shot dead two Islamic Jihad members during a raid in the northern West Bank.
The Israeli army said the men were killed in an exchange of fire near the town of Jenin.The Israeli army said the men were killed in an exchange of fire near the town of Jenin.
One Israeli soldier was lightly injured.One Israeli soldier was lightly injured.
Six Palestinians, described by Israel as militants, were detained in the operation.Six Palestinians, described by Israel as militants, were detained in the operation.