Two detainees in “Negev Prison” subjected to deliberate medical negligence

October 19, 2025

The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs reported on Sunday, following a visit by its lawyer, that two detainees being held in the Negev Prison are suffering from severe health conditions.

The first case concerns detainee Jihad Youssef (19 years old) from Qalqilya, who is being held under administrative detention. He has been diagnosed with scabies, a skin disease that requires urgent treatment, and is also suffering from swelling in the groin area. Youssef told the Commission’s lawyer that detention conditions remain difficult, noting that detainees continue to face frequent searches and daily raids. He added that authorities are enforcing collective punishment measures without justifications, such as denying detainees their recreation time, limiting access to cleaning materials, and failing to provide adequate clothing.

The second case involves detainee Mohammad Raja (27 years old) from Ramallah, who is also under administrative detention. He suffers from severe pain in his left ear after being assaulted by prison guards, which caused inflammation and painful infections.
The lawyer also visited the following detainees, who were found to be in good health:
. Youssef Zahran (33 years old) from Ramallah, currently serving his fourth term under administrative detention.
. Mostafa Karameh (23 years old) from Kafr Aqab / Jerusalem, who suffers from different health problems pain and is held under administrative detention.
. Walaa Amr (30 years old) from Hebron, detained since December 22, 2023, under administrative detention, and recently received a substantive ruling in his case.