Palestinian Prisoners Club Reports Widespread Repression in Israeli Jails Since Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported dozens of repressive operations by Israeli prison authorities against inmates since October 7, leading to numerous injuries from rubber bullets, gas, and physical assault. Female prisoners at Damon jail faced multiple incidents, with 15 moved to isolation. The club accused Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of using the prisoners' plight for political propaganda amid concerns over deteriorating detention conditions.
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- Dozens of repressive operations against Palestinian prisoners reported by the Palestinian Prisoners Club since October 7.
- Injuries, suffocation, and burns reported due to rubber bullets, tear gas, and physical assault.
- Female prisoners at Damon jail subjected to multiple repression incidents and 15 moved to isolation.
- Prisoners allegedly denied healthcare and basic needs, facing systematic violence and humiliation.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused of using prisoner repression for political propaganda.
- Concerns raised over deteriorating detention conditions and prisoner welfare.
The Palestinian Prisoners Club has reported that Israeli prison authorities have carried out dozens of repressive operations against male and female prisoners since October 7, resulting in injuries to many. Initial testimonies gathered by the club indicate the use of rubber bullets, tear gas, and physical assault, alongside continued denial of healthcare and food.
In a statement released Sunday, the club detailed that these operations, which involved rubber bullets and tear gas, caused injuries, suffocation, and burns among prisoners, according to the testimonies. The club also described systematic practices including physical and psychological violence, humiliation, and deprivation of basic needs, collected during visits up to the end of last week.
Specifically, female prisoners at Damon prison reportedly faced three repression incidents on October 7, including room searches, tear gas, and stun grenades, leading to suffocation. Prisoners were allegedly forced to the ground while handcuffed, insulted, and filmed. Following this, 15 female prisoners were moved to isolation after prison administration demanded they undo their braided hair.
The repression continued the next day with pepper spray and the involvement of the "Yamam" unit, again forcing prisoners onto the ground. Extensive searches of cells included throwing mattresses and scattering food waste and garbage.
More severe repression was reported in central prisons like Janot, Ofer, and Negev, starting October 6, with dozens injured by rubber bullets, some requiring hospitalization. The club noted that the information is preliminary and based on recent visit testimonies, without providing a detailed casualty count for each prison.
The club accused Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of using the prisoners' situation for political propaganda, stating that their repression is part of a physical and psychological targeting strategy. This comes amid ongoing accusations from Palestinian institutions about deteriorating detention conditions, including healthcare and basic needs.
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