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Scabies has been spreading for several months across multiple prisons. The prison administration has weaponized the disease, turning it into a method of abuse and collective punishment. This has been done through the deliberate denial of medical treatment and the failure to implement basic preventative measures to prevent its outbreak.
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Detainee Mohammad Rayan
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Illness, Hunger, and Medical Neglect Devastate Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Jails
May 6, 2025
The harsh reality faced by sick Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention continues to deteriorate, as the occupation authorities intensify their policy of punishment through deliberate medical neglect.
The systematic denial of healthcare, especially for elderly and ill detainees, adds unbearable physical and psychological suffering. Israeli prisons have become virtual coffins, those who enter are lost, and those who survive are reborn.
In a report published today, the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs highlighted several alarming health cases among detainees:
. Hussein Abu Kweik, 68, from Ramallah, is a father of seven and was arrested on November 15, 2023. Currently held in Section 24 of the Negev prison under administrative detention, he has spent a total of 17 years in Israeli jails. He has lost over 60 kilograms and suffers from severe joint and knee inflammation without receiving any treatment, despite repeated pleas. He also has untreated scabies. Abu Kweik is a survivor of an assassination attempt during the Second Intifada, when his car was bombed, killing his wife, son, and two daughters.
. Thaer Ouda, 40, from Balata Refugee Camp, has been detained since September 25, 2024, and is currently in Section 8 of the Negev Prison. He was infected with scabies and only received minimal care when the condition became severe. Symptoms remain visible on his hands. He describes conditions in the prison as degrading, with frequent insults and no improvement in detention conditions.
. Riyad Swafteh, 22, from Tubas, has been held under administrative detention in the Negev Prison since May 10, 2023. He has suffered from scabies for around eight months without any medical intervention.
. Raed Adel Wadie Ratrout, 39, from Nablus, has served 18 years of a 27-year sentence and is held in Section 21 of the Negev Prison. He is experiencing serious dental issues but has been denied treatment. He also notes that both the quality and quantity of food remain poor.
. Yahya Jamil Al-Khatib, 36, from Beit Rima/ Ramallah, was arrested on February 22, 2024, and has had his administrative detention extended four times. He shares a cell with two prisoners suffering from scabies, yet none of them have received treatment.He reported harsh sanitary conditions and lack of access to showers.
. Sohaib Said Mohammad Kabha, 30, from Ya’bad/ Jenin, suffers from ongoing headaches and blurred vision in his left eye due to a head injury caused by beating from prison guards. A month ago, he also contracted the new "amoeba" virus, resulting in a weight loss of over 50 kilograms. Kabha was arrested on November 22, 2023, and is serving an 18-month administrative sentence.
. Mahmoud Mohammad Allan, 32, from Anata, Jerusalem, suffers from spinal pain and a serious injury to his right hand following a violent assault by prison guards in March 2024 while in Ramleh Prison.
Despite multiple requests for treatment, he has received none. He is currently held in the Negev Prison and was sentenced to four years after his arrest on November 27, 2022.
. Mohammad Maher Sarsour, 23, from Beitunia near Ramallah, sustained severe bruises across his body after being brutally beaten by guards about a week ago. He reported that “all detainees in Section 28 of the Negev are infected with the amoeba virus, and are suffering from continuous diarrhea and vomiting.”
Sarsour has been detained since May 26, 2024, under administrative detention. His detention has been extended twice, and he is expected to be released on May 22, 2025.
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Detainees in Ofer Prison Endure Medical Negligence and Inhumane Conditions
Commission of Detainees Affairs: Detainees in Ofer Prison Endure Medical Negligence and Inhumane Conditions
May 5, 2025
The Commission of Detainees Affairs has reported alarming conditions faced by Palestinian detainees held in Ofer prison, highlighting ongoing medical neglect and escalating repressive measures by the prison administration. According to the Commission’s legal representative, who recently visited the facility, detainees are subjected to deliberate medical negligence and degrading treatment, including repeated violent raids on their cells by special units.
The report states that detainees continue to suffer from poor-quality meals that are insufficient in quantity and lack essential nutrients such as salt and sugar. In a recent escalation, the prison’s Metzada unit stormed several sections, confiscated prisoners’ mattresses, and imposed collective punishments.
Recreational time is frequently denied without justification, and when granted, it is limited to only 30 minutes at 6:00 AM. Additionally, prisoners are struggling with severe shortages of clothing and personal necessities.
The Commission’s lawyer documented several individual cases during the visit:
Qutaiba Samour, an administrative detainee from Tulkarm, held in Section 19, Room 8, has been suffering from persistent skin irritation for over a month. Despite repeated requests for medical tests, the prison administration has failed to respond.
Abdullah Mohammad Saleh Manasrah, 18, from Jenin, held in Section 11, Room 15, suffers from dental pain and skin allergies. He is in need of medical ointments and thorough examination, yet his pleas have gone unanswered.
Sharaf Al-Din Adel Mohammad Abu Dayya, an administrative detainee from Halhul, held in Section 25, Room 14, suffers from vision problems that began prior to his arrest. He has requested proper medical evaluation, which has been repeatedly denied.
Mohammad Mahmoud Issa, from Bethlehem, held in Section 16, Room 12, is experiencing multiple health issues including ear infections, fungal conditions in his feet, and stomach complications. He stated that these problems developed after his detention and has filed multiple requests for treatment, all of which have been ignored by the prison administration.
The Commission condemned the ongoing violations and urged immediate international intervention to ensure the protection of detainees’ basic rights and access to necessary medical care.
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Deliberate medical ignorance against detainees in Al-Ramla clinic and Ofer prison
April 8, 2025
The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs disclosed deliberate ignorance cases for detainees who are held in the clinic of Al-Ramla prison
Cases in point :
. Detainee Ibrahim Shalhoub, 28, from Toulkarem, who suffers from severe pain and extreme difficulty speaking, as a result of being shot 14 times in various parts of his body during his arrest on 27/12/2024. Meanwhile, the prison administration deliberately subjects him to the worst forms of psychological torture and constantly threatens him with death.
. Detainee Muhammad Fayyoumi, 32, from Qalqilia. He suffers from gunshot wounds to his right hand and pelvis. These injuries initially left him unable to walk after his arrest.
. Detainee Naser Abedrabuh, 58, from Jerusalem, was shot with rubber bullets from a distance of less than two meters on 04/03/2025 while he was in Naqab Prison, after he refused to comply with an issued exile order.
With regard to detainee held in ofer prison:
. Detainee Muhammad Rayyan, 24, from Jerusalem, suffers from severe pain in his bones, He was involved in an accident three months prior to his arrest, resulting in the complete loss of his right hand and the loss of fingers on his left hand. He requires special care, painkillers, antibiotics, and warmth.
. Detainee Abdulhafeeth Ghazzawi, 25, from Ramallah, suffers from scabies and can’t sleep at night due to intense itching.
. Detainee Fares Farouq, 27,from Bait Duqqo/ Jerusalem, was subjected to harsh beating and brutal attacks in section 25 last month. During the lawyer's visit, he reported that "armed forces threw gas canisters into the section before storming in, tied all of us face-down on the ground, beat us, stripped us naked, and hurled insults at us."
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Health condition of Detainee Muhammad Karajah