HEBRON, September 6, 2011 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club (PPC) Tuesday expressed deep concern for the life of a minor Palestinian prisoner from the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, and held the Israeli government responsible for his life.

Director of the Hebron branch of the PPC, Amjad Najjar, said that 16-year-old Mohammad Awwad was suffering from Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), which can be fatal if not treated. He said his health was quickly deteriorating and he needs constant and extensive medical supervision.

Awwad was arrested a month and a half ago and a court ordered him expelled from his home town for six months, a sentence which was cancelled due to an intervention by rights groups.

A PPC lawyer warned that Awwad’s health condition has reached a critical level and that he was transferred too late to Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem for treatment.

Awwad’s father called on human rights groups and the International Red Cross to immediately interfere to save the life of his ill son due to intentional negligence.

Awwad’s court hearing session was postponed till September 27.

M.H./M.A.