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‘Waiting without answers’: Gaza mother’s fear for her three imprisoned sons

number of detainees and worsening conditions. According to prisoners’ advocacy groups, more than 9,600 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli prisons as of early April 2026, compared with about 5,250 before

Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 October

Prison Service currently holds 1,283 people as so-called unlawful combatants, without formal charges being brought. The vast majority are from Gaza. A small number of Gazans are also believed to be held

Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections

number of votes among all competitors. Another winner is Zakariya al-Zubaidi, a prominent Fatah figure who has been imprisoned repeatedly by Israel over the years. Al-Zubaidi notoriously [escaped with five other Palestinian prisoners

Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons

number.” They stripped and beat him, Mohammad says. Then he pauses in the interview. “Can I mention it?” he asks. “They brought a plastic zip and tied it on his penis.” Later in the interview