Palestinian prisoners
Knesset rejects proposed bill aimed at preventing Red Cross from visiting Palestinian detainees
An explanatory statement regarding the proposal cited “the security risk involved in the entry of external elements into prisons” as the reason for the bill being put forward.
Released Palestinian terrorists demand right to return to West Bank, Egypt
Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court
Toronto group calls to release alleged Iran proxy who coordinated waves of attacks on Jewish sites
Punitive measures could lead to ‘general insurrection’ in Israeli prisons - Palestinian official
Prisoners affiliated with Fatah declared a state of “general alert” in all Israeli prisons and said they were ready to “battle for independence.”
Israel to hold body of Fatah terrorist to negotiate with Hamas
The body of the Palestinian Fatah terrorist will be kept as part of efforts to reach a deal to return Israelis held captive by Hamas in Gaza.
Palestinians warn against ‘worsening conditions’ of security prisoners
The Palestinians have warned that any attempt to worsen the conditions of security prisoners held in Israeli jails would lead to violence.
High Court rejects second petition to free Palestinian hunger striker
Palestinian hunger striker Khalil Awawdeh's case has gained increasing local and international attention since he started his hunger strike on March 3.
Security prisoners to renew protests against ‘harsh conditions’
The move could escalate tensions between Palestinians and Israel as calls have been made to hold rallies in support of the prisoners.
Hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner transferred to hospital as health deteriorates
The release of Khalil Awawdeh was claimed to be part of the ceasefire that ended Operation Breaking Dawn.
Palestinians protest arrests, torture by PA security forces
The detainees who are being held in PA prisons include university students, academics, political activists, as well as people suspected of affiliation with Hamas.
Gilboa Prison inquiry warns prisons chief, 3 others - warning could lead to later firing
Israel Prisons Service (IPS) Chief and three other top officials that their failures led to the Gilboa Prison breakout warned.
Gilboa Prison breakout displayed ‘Israeli bumbling at its worst’ - Bar Lev
Of the six escapees, the most prominent was Zakaria Zubeidi, a Fatah commander who was responsible for multiple terrorist attacks and for killing many Israelis.
IPS head testifies before Gilboa Prison break committee
The IPS head also claimed several figures within the prison service warned her of an "ineffective" security system at Gilboa.
