According to Haaretz newspaper, the violence and cruelty inflicted on Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons manifest themselves in many different ways.
Violent practices against prisoners included opening fire with rubber bullets, causing serious injuries.
Palestinian prisoners stated that such shootings were mostly carried out in wards and cells, from very close range.
The news also stated that a prisoner who was hit with a rubber bullet was hospitalized and had to have one of his testicles surgically removed.
It was pointed out that firing rubber bullets from close range could have fatal consequences and in any case lead to serious injuries.
It was stated that human rights organizations have identified 21 different cases in which Palestinian prisoners were injured since Israel's attacks on Gaza began 3 years ago.
The news emphasized that the resulting picture shows that rubber bullets are widely used even when there is no violent riot or incident in the prison.
Palestinian prisoner shot without justification
In the news, which included the statements of a Palestinian prisoner, it was stated that the person in question was shot without any justification while he was waiting in a crowded room with dozens of prisoners.
It was noted that the injured prisoner was taken to the prison clinic only after 15 days, and that the surgery he needed could only be performed after his release.
It was stated in the news that this case revealed that the issue is not only about the disproportionate use of force, but also the lack of medical treatment within the Prison Administration.
It was emphasized that it is already known that Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons are subjected to medical neglect.
It was stated that this situation was embodied in the failure to treat detainees injured by the fire or violence of the guards and by turning a blind eye to the spread of a scabies epidemic in prisons.
It was reported that many detainees reported that they were afraid to file a complaint because they were exposed to severe violence while going to see a lawyer, being referred for medical treatment, or being transferred to another prison.
Members of the judiciary are also not willing to enforce the law
It was stated that due to the limitation of lawyer visits, human rights organizations were insufficient to support the prisoners who complained about the violence they were subjected to.
It was also emphasized that since the beginning of the attacks on Gaza, Israel has not allowed the Red Cross to visit prisons, which has completely prevented external inspection.
In addition, it was pointed out that although the Supreme Court judges have the authority to visit prisons, they do not display a willing attitude towards ensuring the implementation of the law and the protection of prisoners' rights.
Palestinian prisoners are at the mercy of guards
The news stated that the Prison Administration did not take into account all this evidence and developments.
It was stated that the Prison Administration rejected the allegations in its response to the news about rubber bullets, and it was noted that this situation once again revealed the Prison Administration's attitude towards the rights of prisoners.
The news emphasized that in the current environment where Palestinian prisoners are left at the mercy of guards, lawyer visits are made difficult and the Red Cross is not allowed in, cruelty and violence continue almost unhindered.
Emphasis on "Prison Administration increasingly resembles far-right Ben-Gvir"
It was noted that the Prison Administration, which is responsible for the security of people under state supervision, is increasingly starting to resemble its head, the far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir.
It was noted that this situation was as dangerous as the similar transformation that the police underwent under the administration of kahanist Ben-Gvir.
According to data from Palestinian human rights organizations, there are 9,350 Palestinians in Israeli prisons, including 90 women and 350 children.
In its statement on September 17, 2026, the Palestinian Prisoners Association reported that 92 Palestinian prisoners, whose identities were disclosed in Israeli prisons, had lost their lives since October 2023, when Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip began.
