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Palestinian children detained by Israel exceed 2,000 since 2023
The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society reports that Israeli forces have detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since October 2023. At least 350 children are currently held in Israeli prisons under harsh conditions, facing risks such as torture, starvation, and denial of medical care. The report highlights the use of administrative detention, which allows for holding individuals without formal charges or a set release date, causing significant instability for families and education.
Specific cases include 15-year-old Mohammed Hamid, who required heart surgery and an amputation after contracting scabies in Ofer Prison, and 17-year-old Walid Ahmed, who died in Megiddo Prison in March 2025 due to malnutrition and dehydration. Additionally, reports indicate that Israeli prison authorities have used plastic bullets against detainees and neglected necessary medical treatments.
Separately, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has warned of a catastrophic hunger crisis in the Gaza Strip. Data indicates that 158,000 children are suffering from acute malnutrition, with many requiring medical intervention. The ministry also noted rising anemia among pregnant women and significant food insecurity affecting the elderly and vulnerable populations.
Entities
Gaza Strip · Israel · Mohammed Hamid · Palestinian Prisoners Club · Palestinian Prisoners Society · Palestinian Prisoner’s Society · Palestinian Red Crescent · Ramallah · Walid Ahmed · West Bank
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Israeli forces have detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since October 2023. www.kentgazetesi.com · alqudsnews.net · www.aljazeera.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The use of administrative detention leaves children without formal charges or a known release date. www.kentgazetesi.com · alqudsnews.net · www.aljazeera.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] At least 350 Palestinian children are currently held in harsh conditions in Israeli prisons. www.kentgazetesi.com · alqudsnews.net · www.aljazeera.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Mohammed Hamid, aged 15, underwent heart surgery and an amputation after contracting scabies in Ofer Prison. alqudsnews.net · www.aljazeera.com · www.kentgazetesi.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Six children were arrested in the towns of Sa'ir and ash-Shuyukh near Hebron in the West Bank. www.kentgazetesi.com · alqudsnews.net · www.aljazeera.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Walid Ahmed died in Megiddo Prison in March 2025 after showing signs of malnutrition and dehydration. www.kentgazetesi.com · alqudsnews.net · www.aljazeera.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Israeli Prison Administration uses plastic bullets and neglects medical care for Palestinian prisoners. www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hunger and malnutrition levels in the Gaza Strip have reached catastrophic levels. sondakikakibris.com · www.diyanethaber.com.tr