Israel has detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023: report
Summary
Since October 2023, Israeli forces have detained over 2,000 Palestinian children, with at least 350 currently held in difficult conditions. The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society reports harsh treatment of these children, including cases of sickness and death in prison, and calls for international efforts to stop these practices.Key Facts
- More than 2,000 Palestinian children have been detained by Israeli forces since October 2023.
- At least 350 Palestinian children remain in Israeli prisons under harsh conditions.
- Israeli authorities arrested at least six children from Hebron recently.
- Information about children detained in Gaza is unclear due to disappearances and restrictions.
- Palestinian children face detention without formal charges or release dates.
- Reports describe treatment including intimidation, torture, starvation, and lack of healthcare.
- Some detained children have suffered serious health problems; one 15-year-old lost a leg, and another 17-year-old died in prison.
- Several American children have also been detained by Israeli forces without charge.
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