Administrative detention

Israel Katz boasts of halting detention orders for settlers while permitting detention of Arabs

"Why didn't I sign for the settlers? Because that is not terrorism. Only someone who acts against the security of the state, someone who acts to harm [the state]," the defense minister said.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.
Drone being remotely controlled

For first time, Bedouin-Israeli administratively detained for drone weapons smuggling

An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.

UN torture report flags Israel for allegedly mistreating journalists, detainees, ex-MAG

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen in the Knesset plenum, December 16, 2024

Netanyahu leads meeting on West Bank riots, Katz defends axing administrative detention for Jews


Abbas asks Blair to intervene on prisoners

UN’s special rapporteur says Israel’s use of administrative detention "flies in the face of int'l fair trial standards.”

Arabs riot near Ofer Prison 370

Falk slams treatment of Palestinian prisoners

UN’s special rapporteur says Israel’s use of administrative detention "flies in the face of int'l fair trial standards.”

Arabs riot near Ofer Prison 370

Mashaal, Abbas discuss prisoner hunger strike

The 2 also discussed tactical strategy to emphasize hunger strike, prisoner issues on PR, diplomatic fronts.

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Palestinian prisoners begin hunger strike

2,300 Hamas, Islamic Jihad, PFLP, DFLP, prisoners return meals, demand end to Israel's administrative detention.

PALESTINIANS RALLY in Ramallah for Prisoners Day 370

1,600 Palestinian prisoners to go on hunger strike

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, PFLP, DFLP, prisoners demanding end to Israel's administrative detention; Fatah prisoners yet to join strike.

Palestinian prisoners in Israel's Ketziot prison 311 (R)

Law & Order: A last, but necessary recourse

Former IDF advocate-general Mandelblit discusses controversial issue of administrative detention with the ‘Post.’

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Palestinian prisoner ends 66-day hunger strike

Khader Adnan agrees to end hunger strike in light of a deal struck between the state and his lawyers.

Protests demand Khader Adnan be released Flash 90 390

Khader Adnan agrees to end hunger strike

Announcement comes after state says it won't renew Adnan's administrative detention on April 17 if no new evidence presented.

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Court moves up date for Palestinian hunger striker

Doctors who have treated Khader Adnan say he is on the verge of death and it is unclear how long he can keep up the strike.

Palestinians holding poster of Khader Adnan 390 (R)

Khader Adnan's wife: I know he will live

Randa Adnan tells the 'Post' her imprisoned husband, on the 64th day of a hunger strike, is in high spirits but his life is in danger.

Palestinian students hold signs depicting Khader Adnan 390 R