Mother of Murder Suspect Hospitalized After Stroke Amid Prison Dispute

Linor Sasson, 46, the mother of Aviour Sasson, who is accused of the murder of Bneiayu Razi, was transferred from Neve Tirtza prison to Assaf Harofeh Medical Center on Tuesday, suspected of suffering a stroke. The transfer occurred days after the Israel Prison Service (IPS) rejected her lawyer's claims that she was not receiving adequate medical care, accusing her instead of feigning illness.

Sasson, who is charged with aiding and abetting after the fact and obstructing justice in the murder case, had recently complained of severe headaches, vision problems, and difficulty walking. Her attorney, Chen Meiri, filed an urgent petition last Friday, alleging the IPS was withholding necessary medical treatment. The IPS responded by claiming Sasson had presented a false picture of her condition, walking normally upon leaving the clinic after initially claiming difficulty.

However, her condition reportedly worsened significantly in the days following the IPS's statement, leading to her hospitalization with suspected stroke. "I am sorry that the IPS, despite pleas and petitions, chose to see the detainee as a pretender, and the result was not long in coming," Meiri stated, also criticizing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for allowing such treatment, suggesting it devalues human life.

The IPS stated that Sasson was examined by a prison doctor who recommended further medical evaluation. She was transported by IPS vehicle to Assaf Harofeh hospital for this evaluation, where she was admitted for medical reasons unrelated to her detention, details of which cannot be disclosed due to privacy concerns. The IPS confirmed she would be returned to Israeli Police custody.

Linor Sasson is the mother of Aviour Sasson, the main suspect in the murder of Bneiayu Razi. According to investigation materials, she has a significant criminal record, including prison time for fraud, threats, and extortion. Lead investigator Inspector Rotem Hila Zaken noted that Sasson allegedly drove her son to commit the murder, helped him escape afterward, and instructed others on how to leave Jerusalem to obstruct the investigation.