Deaths of Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Prisons
According to the report, a Palestinian prisoner was beaten to death by guards in an Israeli prison, breaking his ribs. In addition, two Palestinian prisoners died as a result of chronic illnesses not being treated. The number of Palestinian prisoners dying in Israeli prisons continues to rise.
Human rights groups report that conditions in Israeli prisons have deteriorated dangerously and that violence is widespread. Tal Steiner, executive director of the Popular Committee Against Torture in Israel, says the violence is a combination of lack of support and accountability from policymakers.
According to Witnesses
- Guards attacked prisoners, handcuffed them and beat them.
- Abdulrahman Bahash, 23, died after being beaten by guards.
- Abdul Rahman al-Maari, 33, was mistreated by guards and died.
- Mohammed al-Sabbar, 21, died from an untreated illness.
According to Witnesses’ Testimony Ethics
| Event | Witness Statements |
|---|---|
| The Abdulrahman Bahash Incident | The guards beat the prisoners like crazy, Bahash’s ribs were broken. |
| The Abdul Rahman al-Maari Incident | Maari was mistreated by the guards and asked for help but was not given timely intervention. |
| The Case of Muhammad al-Sabbar | Sabbar died because his chronic illness was left untreated. |
Human rights violations and deaths in Israeli prisons continue to draw the attention of the international community. Studies on the hardships and mistreatment experienced by Palestinian prisoners are important for ensuring justice and protecting human rights.
