In a devastating turn of events, Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Minister Qadri Abu Bakr lost his life in a car accident on Saturday, as confirmed by local authorities. The chairman of the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, a position he had held since 2018, passed away at the age of 70. The accident occurred near Jamma’in, south of Nablus, while Abu Bakr was returning from a gathering held in honour of prisoners’ children.
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The Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC) expressed their grief over the minister’s untimely demise, hailing him as a “fighter and patriotic stature” who dedicated his life to defending the rights and causes of his people, particularly the plight of prisoners. Abu Bakr’s steadfast commitment to his principles remained unwavering until the final moments of his life, leaving a profound impact on those who worked alongside him.
