Palestinian prisoners

Knesset rejects proposed bill aimed at preventing Red Cross from visiting Palestinian detainees

An explanatory statement regarding the proposal cited “the security risk involved in the entry of external elements into prisons” as the reason for the bill being put forward.

A view shows a Red Cross vehicle outside the Israeli military prison Ofer ahead of the expected release of Palestinian prisoners, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, January 30, 2025.
Palestinians protest against a law passed by the Knesset imposing the death penalty for terrorists who murder Israeli civilians, in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 19, 2026.

Released Palestinian terrorists demand right to return to West Bank, Egypt

PALESTINIAN DOCTOR Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem, June 10, 2026.

Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi man accused of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in the United States and Europe, stands before US District Judge Colleen McMahon during his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.

Toronto group calls to release alleged Iran proxy who coordinated waves of attacks on Jewish sites


The investigation into Sde Teiman didn't need a fanfare - opinion

The Israeli military didn’t need to make a spectacle out of its response to alleged prisoner abuse. So why did it?

Palestinians seen detained at the Sde Teiman Military Base in Israel's North

Ministers, MKs criticize arrests of soldiers suspected of terrorist prisoner abuse

Politicians called for "urgent debates" and were critical of each other's stances on protests which broke out at the base.

 Protesters wave Israeli flags outside the Sde Teiman detention facility, after Israeli Military Police arrived at the site as part of an investigation into suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee, near Beersheba in southern Israel, July 29, 2024.

Hamas leader in West Bank dies in Israeli custody, says Palestinian government body

"From the moment of his arrest, Sheikh Abu Ara, like all prisoners, has faced unprecedented crimes," the reports claim.

 A woman holds a picture of a Palestinian prisoner during a protest in solidarity with Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli jails, November 14, 2023

Ben-Gvir, Arbel clash on WhatsApp over criticism of Attorney General

Ben-Gvir responded in bold letters, "I understand that you are busy flattering the attorney general – maybe one day you will be appointed a judge – but the truth cannot be concealed.

 MEMBERS OF THE opposition react during a past speech by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset.

US considers new arms deal with Israel amid criticism and divisions over policy

As Israel evaluates its military strategy in Rafah in light of growing international pressure, US officials considers the implications of an arms deal to Israel, yet is likely to approve the sale.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Israel messed up by not demanding Hamas prove hostages live - expert

Dr. Mordechai Kedar criticizes negotiation conduct on hostage deal, stating Hamas seeks Ramadan success, advises Israel to exercise patience.

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Palestinian prisoner writes book in Israeli prison, nominated for award

While in prison, Basim Khandaqji wrote a book that was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

 Basim Khandaqji and the cover of his book, "A Mask, The Colour of the Sky"

Rape, sexual abuse, and pedophilia: How Hamas leader Sinwar ruled the yard

Yahya Sinwar and his brother Muhammed have been accused of several acts of sexual assault, rape, and even, pedophilia, by Hamas members locked up with them.

 Yahya Sinwar leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement hosts a meeting with members of Palestinian factions, at Hamas President's office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022.

Israel probes death of Palestinian prisoners by 19 prison guards - report

The prisoner is 38-year-old Thaer Abu Asab, who is serving a 20-year sentence for attempting to bomb a checkpoint near Nablus in 2005 during the Second Intifada.

 Palestinian prisoners wait to be released from Ketziot prison, southern Israel, October 1, 2007.

Jerusalem residents worry over Palestinian prisoners freed in Hamas deal

JERUSALEM AFFAIRS: Many Palestinian prisoners were released to their homes in the Jerusalem area, sometimes right back into the neighborhoods where they committed their crimes.

 A RELEASED Palestinian prisoner returns home to Ramallah this week amid the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel.