Palestinian Prisoners Club Reports Widespread Repression Since October 7
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported that Israeli prisons conducted dozens of repression operations against inmates since October 7, causing injuries from rubber bullets and tear gas. Female prisoners at Damon Prison faced multiple operations, including physical abuse and isolation. Repression also occurred in central prisons like Ofer and Negev, with dozens injured. The club criticized the release of footage as propaganda and warned of ongoing violations.
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- Dozens of repression operations against Palestinian prisoners have occurred since October 7, causing injuries.
- Female prisoners at Damon Prison were subjected to multiple operations, including physical abuse and isolation.
- Repression in central prisons like Ofer and Negev involved rubber bullets and hospitalizations.
- The Palestinian Prisoners Club criticized the release of repression footage as political propaganda.
- The club warned of ongoing violations including starvation and denial of healthcare.
The Palestinian Prisoners Club stated that Israeli prison authorities have carried out dozens of repression operations against male and female prisoners since October 7, resulting in injuries from rubber bullets, tear gas, and severe beatings. Initial testimonies gathered by the club from prisoners between October 7 and the end of last week indicate ongoing patterns of repression, starvation, and denial of healthcare, alongside practices aimed at humiliating prisoners and inflicting psychological and physical harm.
Specifically, the female prisoners' section at Damon Prison experienced three repression operations on October 7 alone. These involved room searches, tear gas, and stun grenades, causing suffocation among some inmates. According to testimonies, female prisoners were forced outside, handcuffed, subjected to verbal abuse, and made to lie face down while being filmed. Additionally, a group of female prisoners were isolated for braiding their hair, and 15 were moved to isolation after being forced to undo their braids.
Repression continued on October 8, with pepper spray used against female prisoners by the "Yama" unit, accompanied by physical assaults and further orders to lie face down. Cell searches were also conducted, with bedding thrown on the floor and contaminated with food waste.
In central prisons holding thousands of inmates, repression operations were reportedly broader and more severe, affecting sections in "Jalame," "Ofer," and "Negev" prisons starting October 6. Dozens of prisoners were hit with rubber bullets, and some required hospitalization.
The Prisoners Club criticized the prison administration for releasing footage of the October 7 repression, viewing it as part of a propaganda campaign, particularly by Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, aimed at inciting against prisoners. The club warned of escalating violations within Israeli prisons, including continued repression, starvation, and denial of medical care.
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