Palestinian Prisoners' Club Reports Shocking Arrest Numbers in West Bank Since Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported that around 26,000 Palestinians have been arrested in the West Bank since October 7th, with about 50 arrests in Hebron alone in recent days. The club detailed widespread abuses during raids and interrogations, including physical assault and property damage. It also warned of increased targeting of released prisoners and their families, calling for accountability and adherence to international law.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported approximately 26,000 arrests in the West Bank since October 7.
- Around 50 arrests were made in Hebron in recent days, accompanied by home raids and abuse.
- The club warned of increased re-arrests and harassment of released prisoners and their families.
- Palestinian rights groups documented widespread physical abuse and intimidation during interrogations.
- The organization called for accountability and adherence to international law regarding detainees.
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club revealed on Sunday, October 25, 2026, that the recent events in the Hebron Governorate are not isolated incidents but part of an ongoing policy. According to human rights organizations, approximately 26,000 Palestinians have been arrested in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, since the start of what the article refers to as "genocide." Thousands more were arrested in Gaza, and tens of thousands underwent field investigations and detention for varying periods.
In Hebron specifically, the club reported around 50 arrests since the Israeli military operation began on October 23rd, with hundreds of citizens subjected to field investigations. These campaigns reportedly involved raiding homes, vandalizing property, and physically assaulting detainees, alongside intimidation and threats. Some residents were forced to leave specific areas, and homes were converted into field interrogation centers.
The club highlighted that arrest policies now extend beyond direct arrests to include field investigations, which have affected thousands. Testimonies documented by rights groups describe beatings, abuse, threats, and humiliation during these interrogations. Physical assaults are common during raids and arrests.
Furthermore, the club warned of an increase in targeting released prisoners, including those freed in exchange deals. These individuals are reportedly being re-arrested, subjected to field investigations, or threatened, with their families also facing harassment. The club stressed that release does not end the pursuit, as former detainees and their families remain vulnerable to re-arrest and intimidation.
The organization emphasized that the situation in Hebron, similar to campaigns in other governorates, reflects a continuous policy of mass arrests, field interrogations, re-arrests, and targeting families. These practices create widespread fear and instability within the Palestinian community. The club called for continued documentation of violations, accountability for perpetrators, and adherence to international law regarding detainees' rights, urging that ongoing arrests be viewed as a continuous process with expanding targets and methods, rather than isolated events.
