Middle East

Palestinian who died in Israeli jail buried

Thousands of mourners pay their last respects to Arafat Jaradat who they say was tortured to death.
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2013 08:30

Thousands of Palestinians have attended the funeral of a man who died in Israeli custody.

Israel claims Arafat Jaradat died of a heart attack; Palestinians say he was tortured to death.

Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports from the occupied West Bank.

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