A report reveals that the prison mates of Captain Tomer Eigs cried for help for 13 minutes before prison staff contacted emergency services, leading to tragic consequences.
On the night of May 16 to 17, 2021, Captain Tomer Eigs collapsed in his prison cell, prompting his fellow inmates to cry for help for an agonizing 13 minutes before action was taken. Witness accounts share a harrowing moment where one soldier reported that Eigs began convulsing, while another banged on the door urgently calling for assistance. Despite their desperate calls, approximately half an hour passed before prison officials finally alerted the emergency medical services (MDA).
Eigs was found in critical condition and was transported to Rambam Hospital, but his condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his death shortly after arrival. The delay in medical response and the lack of immediate action taken by the prison staff have raised significant concerns about the standard of care and emergency protocols in Israeli prisons. This incident has sparked outrage among Eigs' family and the public, prompting discussions about the treatment of inmates in the correctional system.
The troubling circumstances surrounding Eigs' death shine a light on systemic issues within the Israeli prison system, especially concerning the urgency of medical response in life-threatening situations. This case may lead to calls for reforms to ensure that similar tragedies do not occur in the future, emphasizing the need for better training of prison staff and clearer protocols for dealing with medical emergencies in correctional facilities.
