Inside Israeli Jails: Young Palestinians Speak Out on Harsh Treatment

Young Palestinian prisoners who were released from Israeli jails during a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza war have described harsh treatment and deprivation during their time in custody. Many of the prisoners, including women and teenagers, were held without charge or trial under Israel's practice of administrative detention. They were subjected to overcrowding, rationing of food and water, and physical and psychological mistreatment. The conditions worsened after the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, with prisoners being denied basic comforts and sometimes even water. Israeli prison authorities deny the allegations of mistreatment and claim that prisoners have the right to file complaints that will be examined by official authorities.