Palestinian prisoners

Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison

The conception reportedly took multiple attempts over a two-year period, the nephew of Asmar told Palestinian media.

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.
MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Marvel actors join campaign calling for release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti

Freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, gesture, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025

Palestinian rejectionism, not poverty, remains the main obstacle for peace with Israel - opinion

Police officers stand guard as Palestinians protest outside the Prime Minister's office, calling on the government to fulfil demands related to prisoners and injured people, in Ramallah, the West Bank, May 31, 2026

PA must end torture, arbitrary detention of Palestinians in West Bank, UN rights office demands


Security prisoners to renew protests against ‘harsh conditions’

The move could escalate tensions between Palestinians and Israel as calls have been made to hold rallies in support of the prisoners.

 Demonstrators hurl stones at Israeli forces during a protest in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank February 18, 2022.

Hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner transferred to hospital as health deteriorates

The release of Khalil Awawdeh was claimed to be part of the ceasefire that ended Operation Breaking Dawn.

 Demonstrators take part in a protest in solidarity with Palestinian hunger striker Khalil Awawda, who is jailed by Israel, in Gaza City June 13, 2022.

Palestinians protest arrests, torture by PA security forces

The detainees who are being held in PA prisons include university students, academics, political activists, as well as people suspected of affiliation with Hamas.

A Palestinian woman waits before leaving Rafah border crossing with Egypt, which was reopened for the first time since it was closed in March over Covid-19 concerns, in the southern Gaza strip August 11, 2020.

Gilboa Prison inquiry warns prisons chief, 3 others - warning could lead to later firing

Israel Prisons Service (IPS) Chief and three other top officials that their failures led to the Gilboa Prison breakout warned.

 POLICE OFFICERS and prison guards stand outside the Gilboa jail following the escape by Palestinian security prisoners.

Gilboa Prison breakout displayed ‘Israeli bumbling at its worst’ - Bar Lev

Of the six escapees, the most prominent was Zakaria Zubeidi, a Fatah commander who was responsible for multiple terrorist attacks and for killing many Israelis.

View of the Israeli Prison Authorities, Gilboa Prison, near Israel Valley.

IPS head testifies before Gilboa Prison break committee

The IPS head also claimed several figures within the prison service warned her of an "ineffective" security system at Gilboa.

 Katy Perry, head of the Israel Prison Service

Palestinians celebrate ‘victory’ after detainee ends hunger strike

The PA leadership claimed that the agreement was reached thanks to efforts made by Majed Faraj, head of the Palestinian General Intelligence Service.

ISLAMIC JIHAD terrorists ride on pickup trucks during a symbolic funeral for Ramadan Shallah, a former leader of their group, in Gaza City on June 7

PA President Abbas accuses Israel of ‘organized terrorism, ethnic cleansing’

Abbas was speaking on the 57th anniversary of the launch of the first attack on Israel by his ruling Fatah faction, just days after his meeting with Defense Minister Benny Gantz

 PA PRESIDENT Mahmoud Abbas holds up maps showing the ‘Palestinians’ historic compromise,’ as he addresses the UN Security Council last year.

IPS jailer stabbed as Hamas threatens 'revenge' for female prisoners

An IPS staff member was stabbed in an apparent retaliation to alleged mistreatment of female Palestinian prisoners.

 A guard is seen at an observation tower along a wall of Gilboa Prison, from where six Palestinian prisoners escaped, on September 6.

Palestinian Authority cut wages in prisoner, tax dispute with Israel

Israel and the US say the PA stipends, dispersed monthly to prisoners, their relatives and the families of Palestinians killed for carrying out attacks, encourage further violence.

Palestinians take part in a protest in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem April 17, 2017