JERUSALEM, February 19, 2018 (WAFA) – A Palestinian youth who was severely beaten by Israelis last Wednesday in Jerusalem’s old city was readmitted  to hospital on Monday due to severe deterioration on his health, according to family members.

Mustafa al-Mughrabi, 20, was severely beaten last Wednesday by a group of Israelis and left unconscious and in critical condition.

According to the Mughrabi family, Mustafa’s health suffered a setback late Sunday night, which necessitated his readmission to hospital. They said he has been complaining from fatigue, drowsiness and painful bruises throughout his body since the incident.

In spite of the assault against him, Israeli police summoned Mughrabi for questioning on Saturday night and released him on condition of house arrest after being charged with “assaulting” Israelis until the court hearing scheduled for Monday.

Two youths, who provided Mughrabi with first aid at the time of the attack were also scheduled to appear before Israeli court on Monday. Osama al-Halhouli and Mohammed Awad were expelled to Haifa in northern Israel for five days.

T.R./M.K.