GAZA, August 8, 2006 (WAFA) - Minister of Health, Bassem Na'eem, held the Israeli Government accountable for any deterioration in the health of the PLC Speaker, Aziz Dwaik, who was arrested a few days ago by Israel.

Israeli sources revealed that the Mr. Duwaik was transferred to an Israeli hospital in Jerusalem after he was severely beaten by Israeli interrogators.

Na'eem condemned the inhumane treatment against the PLC Speaker, stressing that he was subjected to torture and sustained bruises in the chest and the face.

Dr. Na'eem called upon the international community and human rights organisations to immediately intervene to let a Palestinian medical team to visit Mr. Dwaik. He also called for his immediate release.

A.D (12:48 P) (09:48 GMT)