How many Palestinian detainees from Gaza does Israel think are fighters?
Summary
An investigation has found that only a quarter of Palestinian detainees from Gaza held by Israel are considered fighters by Israeli military intelligence. The majority are not linked to specific armed groups, and some detainees include elderly and vulnerable individuals. The investigation revealed that many detained under accusations of being "unlawful combatants" are not combatants at all.Key Facts
- Israeli military intelligence believes 25% of Gaza detainees are fighters.
- Thousands are arrested under a 2002 law allowing detainment without specific acts linked to organizations like Hamas.
- An 82-year-old woman with Alzheimer's and a single mother were detained under this law.
- A confidential Israeli database lists 47,000 individuals considered linked to armed groups, but only 1,450 were detained as fighters.
- Other groups make up less than 2% of those held as "unlawful combatants."
- Up to 300 Palestinians are held on charges related to October 7 attacks, classified separately as criminal detainees.
- Accusations include a broad range of Palestinians, including elderly and disabled individuals.
- Previous reports indicate that a significant number of those killed in Gaza conflicts were civilians.
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