plus de 9.500 prisonniers Palestiniens victimes de crimes organisés dans les geôles sionistes
Summary of the Situation of Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Detention Facilities
As of late March 2023, over 9,500 Palestinian prisoners are currently held in Israeli prisons. This figure includes more than 350 children, 22 women, and 3,405 adult men. Reports from the Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners Club reveal that these individuals face ongoing systematic abuses, which some characterize as escalating offenses amid a broader climate of violence and repression. The recent uptick in violence coincides with the lead-up to significant cultural events, namely Land Day and Eid al-Fitr, intensifying the dire circumstances in which these prisoners find themselves.
Among the 9,500 prisoners, the identities of 63 who died in custody have been officially recognized, with 40 of these individuals reported as originating from Gaza. The remaining deceased may be victims of enforced disappearances, highlighting the severity of the situation in that region. The ongoing strife in Gaza contributes significantly to the high number of reported cases of imprisonment and abduction.
The Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission and the Prisoners Club issued a joint statement marking Land Day and Eid al-Fitr, labeling the present moment as one of the most violent periods in the history of the Palestinian people. They denounced what they termed a "continuing genocide" and systemic aggression perpetrated against Palestinians, specifically within the prison system. They expressed concern that the actions carried out by Israeli authorities represent a form of organized crime against Palestinian prisoners and their rights.
One particularly alarming feature of this period is the daily and systematic arrests initiated by Israeli forces, which have reportedly amounted to around 15,700 arrests across the occupied West Bank since the onset of the recent violence on October 7, 2023. The report notes that this number does not include the considerable number of arrests conducted in Gaza. Furthermore, over 500 women have been arrested during this same timeframe, and more than 1,200 children have faced similar fates in the West Bank alone, sparking outrage and concern among Palestinian rights organizations.
In summary, the plight of Palestinian prisoners has intensified against a backdrop of increasing violence, systematic oppression, and mass detentions, particularly following the outbreak of hostilities in October 2023. The urgent call from Palestinian organizations for global awareness and action highlights the need for international support and advocacy regarding the deteriorating human rights situation faced by Palestinian people and prisoners in particular.
