Around 80 of Palestinian Prisoners Suffer from Scabies in Israeli Jails Advocacy Group Says
MILITARY signal, reported in IS, from middleeastmonitor.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Israel.
What Happened
The Palestinian Prisoner Society reported that scabies affects approximately 80% of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, including children, based on accounts from detainees and freed prisoners. The organization cited visits by legal teams in October and early November, noting severe clothing shortages, overcrowding, and inadequate medical treatment as factors contributing to the disease's spread. They described systematic abuse, including raids where prison units used rubber-coated bullets, dogs, and physical violence that caused injuries like broken teeth, fractures, and severe bruising. Detainees reported being assaulted during raids, with some requiring surgery or being unable to move temporarily. The society also highlighted conditions in specific prison sections, such as Section 24 and 26, where detainees faced overcrowding, lack of bedding, and restricted access to health care. Over 9,300 Palestinians are held in Israeli prisons, including around 90 women.
Why it matters
The report underscores worsening conditions for Palestinian detainees, with scabies linked to systemic neglect and abuse in Israeli prisons. Authorities deny the disease, attributing symptoms to allergies despite confirmed cases. Detainees face severe physical harm, including injuries requiring medical intervention, and are denied basic rights like signing legal documents. The society calls for international action to address what it describes as deliberate policies targeting prisoners' physical and psychological well-being.
Who it affects Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails
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