Palestinians in Israeli prisons reported to face systemic abuse

An Israeli rights group says interviews with released detainees describe systemic torture, abuse and medical neglect in Israeli prisons; Israel's Prison Service rejects the allegations and says complaints are reviewed through official channels.

An Israeli rights group published a report saying thousands of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons face a systemic, institutionalized policy of abuse. The report, titled Living Hell, is based on interviews with 21 Palestinians released during the October 2025 ceasefire. It says prison conditions have led to deaths and irreversible health damage. Israel's Prison Service issued a categorical denial and said complaints are handled through established procedures. Key points: - B'Tselem published the report based on interviews with 21 detainees who were released as part of the October 2025 ceasefire. - The group reports widespread abuse, medical neglect, and says some detainees experienced deaths or irreversible harm. - Israel's Prison Service said it "categorically rejects the false allegations" and that any formal complaints are examined according to law. - The number of Palestinians in Israeli detention rose after the war; about 9,000 remain in custody while nearly 2,000 were released under the ceasefire. Summary: The report has renewed scrutiny of detention conditions and prompted official denials from Israel's Prison Service, while military and security agencies did not provide comment. Immediate oversight or legal steps to follow were not specified. Undetermined at this time.