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2 clusters · 8 sources · 20 days · First seen · Last updated

Detention of Palestinian journalists and medical staff

Overview

Journalist Bushra al-Tawil, who has been under administrative detention for approximately six months, was transferred to solitary confinement in Ramla Prison. The Palestinian Prisoner Club reported that her family has faced continuous targeting, including raids and property damage.

Following her transfer, advocacy organizations reported a deterioration in al-Tawil’s health after approximately one month of solitary confinement. Advocates have demanded her release or transfer to a hospital for urgent medical treatment, holding Israeli authorities responsible for her condition.

Concurrently, protests have emerged in the United States, specifically at the American Medical Association headquarters in Chicago, calling for the release of Palestinian medical personnel. Reports indicate that approximately 16 Palestinian physicians remain in detention, facing conditions described as medical neglect.

Entities

Itamar Ben-Gvir · American Medical Association · Husam Abu Safiya · Kamal Adwan Hospital · Bushra al-Taweel

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Palestinian detainees and medical staff face calls for release

    Advocacy groups are demanding the release of Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Taweel from solitary confinement, while protesters in the US call for the release of detained Palestinian medical staff.

  2. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Journalist Bushra al-Tawil moved to solitary confinement

    Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil has been moved to solitary confinement in Ramla Prison, amid reports of harsh conditions and systemic targeting of female Palestinian detainees.

Sources

alaraby.co.uk · aljarmaq.net · alnaharps.com · alqudsnews.net · anwartv2.com · elaosboa.com · paltimeps.ps · shms.ps