‘It’s Israeli policy’: Report reveals abuse of Palestinians in prisons
Summary
The report by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI) claims that Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons face severe abuse, including torture and neglect, which have resulted in deaths. This report documents at least 94 deaths of Palestinian detainees due to abuse, and suggests that the actual number may be higher. The report claims these are part of a systematic policy against Palestinians.Key Facts
- A report by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI) highlights abuse of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.
- The report documents at least 94 Palestinian prisoners killed in Israeli detention.
- Causes of death include torture, assault, neglect of medical needs, and malnutrition.
- The report suggests that this treatment is part of an Israeli policy against Palestinians.
- Examples include Abd al-Rahman Mar’i and Walid Khaled Abdullah Ahmad, who died under harsh conditions.
- Over 18,500 Palestinians have been arrested since a conflict with Gaza began in October 2023.
- Rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and B’Tselem, have noted routine abuse of Palestinian detainees.
- Concerns exist over many unaccounted Palestinian detainees, some feared dead under detention.
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