The Palestinian Prisoner Dilemma: Unveiling Israel's High Incarceration Rate

Israel's military court system, separate from the civilian court system, has been a focus of outcry from human rights organizations. The system, which originated from the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories in 1967, has resulted in thousands of Palestinian prisoners being locked up in Israeli prisons. These prisoners have become a valuable bargaining chip in negotiations to recover hostages held by militant groups in Gaza.