Israel’s internal security custodian responsible for incarceration and detention
Palestinian paediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, remains detained by Israel without charge. Rights groups including MSF and PHRI report severe health deterioration and alleged torture, calling for urgent independent medical review and his release. UN and other bodies have highlighted his case, as international pressure grows.
A coalition of EU and allied missions has criticised Israel’s use of administrative detention, urging access to detainees and medical care in Gaza and the West Bank. Separately, new limits on ICRC access to Palestinian detainees raise alarms about oversight and potential abuses.
A Jerusalem court has paused the transfer of Nile crocodiles to Ketziot Prison while it reviews a petition by Let the Animals Live. The case ties Ben-Gvir’s security measures for Palestinian prisoners to animal welfare and environmental concerns, with a final ruling pending government response.
The UN has urged Palestinian authorities to end torture and arbitrary detention in the West Bank, calling for investigations and reforms. Separately, Human Rights Watch and others describe Israel’s prison practices as increasingly cruel, including a plan to surround Ketziot prison with crocodile-filled moats. MSF also calls for the release of detained Palestinian healthcare workers.
The Times of Israel reports detainees from a Gaza blockade flotilla allege beatings and other abuses by guards, while Israel denies the allegations and says it would investigate if official complaints are filed. The New York Times corroborates some accounts, including hospitalizations and injuries. Singapore detains concert-goers for displaying Palestinian flag, citing laws on foreign symbols.
Palestinian detainees and Gaza health officials report severe health deterioration among detainees held by Israel, while rights groups call for independent medical examinations and accountability. New details highlight alleged torture and medical neglect in prolonged detention amid ongoing conflict dynamics.