# Humanitarian conditions in Palestinian detention

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/humanitarian-conditions-in-palestinian-detention
> Updated: 2026-10-18T12:20:18.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 6.

The Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission and various health officials have reported deteriorating humanitarian and medical conditions for detainees in Israeli prisons. Previous reports highlighted medical neglect, physical abuse, and shortages of food and hygiene supplies at Ofer and Jaloon facilities, specifically noting the hardships faced by pregnant detainees. A Haaretz investigative report has expanded on these findings, detailing systematic abuses over the past 18 months across several facilities, including Megiddo, Nafha, Ketziot, Ofer, Al-Damon, and the Huwara military detention center. Based on testimonies from five released detainees, the investigation describes starvation, physical assault, and collective punishment. Detainees reported losing between 15% and 50% of their body weight due to food shortages. The report also noted the involvement of the Israel Prison Service’s ‘Keter’ unit in violent incidents. Of approximately 9,329 Palestinians classified as ‘security prisoners’ as of last September, the investigation found only 16% had been convicted in court, with the remainder held under administrative detention or as ‘unlawful combatants.’ Recent reports from the Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) describe ongoing repression and severe neglect. At Ofer Prison, detainees reported physical abuse, including cigarette burns, and the spread of skin diseases like scabies due to poor hygiene. At Jaloon Prison, detainees reported significant weight loss—up to 35 kilograms for one individual—due to malnutrition and a lack of painkillers for chronic conditions. The PPS has documented dozens of repressive raids involving rubber-coated bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades, noting that female detainees at Damon Prison have been subjected to room searches, suffocation from tear gas, and forced humiliation. In Ganot prison, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported that Dr.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Palestinian Prisoner’s Society reports repression in Israeli prisons

The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society reports systematic violence and repressive raids against Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, including the use of weapons and psychological pressure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestinian-prisoners-society-reports-repression-in-israeli-prisons

### 2026-10-13: Palestinian detainees face abuse and medical neglect in Ganot prison

Gaza health officials and the Asra Media Office are calling for international intervention following reports of severe physical abuse and medical neglect of Palestinian detainees in Israeli Ganot prison.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestinian-detainees-face-abuse-and-medical-neglect-in-ganot-prison

### 2026-10-11: Israeli prisons: Investigation reveals starvation and abuse of Palestinian detainees

A Haaretz investigation reveals systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, including starvation, physical assault, and medical neglect, affecting thousands held without formal charges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-prisons-investigation-reveals-starvation-and-abuse-of-palestinian-detainees

### 2026-09-23: Palestinian pregnant detainees face poor prison conditions

Palestinian rights groups are raising alarms over the treatment of pregnant detainees in Israeli prisons, citing forced births, inadequate medical care, and poor nutrition.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestinian-pregnant-detainees-face-poor-prison-conditions

### 2026-09-13: Jaloon Prison detainees report severe neglect and poor conditions

The Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission reports deteriorating conditions at Jaloon Prison, citing medical neglect, malnutrition, and frequent violent raids by security units.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaloon-prison-detainees-report-severe-neglect-and-poor-conditions

### 2026-09-13: Ofer Prison detainees face medical neglect and abuse

The Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission reports severe medical neglect and physical abuse affecting detainees at Ofer Prison, including outbreaks of scabies and worsening chronic illnesses.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofer-prison-detainees-face-medical-neglect-and-abuse

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