Palestinian prisoners

Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court

The media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.

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PALESTINIAN DOCTOR Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem, June 10, 2026.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi man accused of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in the United States and Europe, stands before US District Judge Colleen McMahon during his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.

Toronto group calls to release alleged Iran proxy who coordinated waves of attacks on Jewish sites

Al-Ahrar Palestinian Prisoner Support called for the release of Hezbollah's Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, who was extradited and charged by the US Department of Justice for terror offenses.

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Members of the Red Cross watch while Israel Prison Service officers prepare Palestinian prisoners for release as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, at Ktzi’ot Prison in southern Israel, February 26, 2025.

Supreme Court rules Israel’s ban on Red Cross visits to detainees unlawful

Israel’s High Court ruled the state’s blanket ban on Red Cross visits to security prisoners unlawful, citing lack of legal basis, decades of precedent, and violations of detainee rights.

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Activists greet as a boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, departs from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.

Flotilla arrest highlights connections between banned NJ terror front, new NGO - exclusive

New Jersey resident Amrou Ibrahim was named by Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) NJ in a Friday press statement as one of the Gaza flotilla activists that had been detained.

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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.

DECEMBER 20, 2021ByTZVI JOFFRE
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.

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByREUTERS
Palestinians take part in a protest in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem April 17, 2017

Fatah member in Israeli prison dies due to chronic illness

The Israel Prison Service announced on Thursday that a Fatah prisoner incarcerated since 2008 and suffering from a chronic illness had passed away.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas makes a statement as he attends the Revolutionary Council Meeting of Fatah Movement at the Palestinian Presidential Office in Ramallah, on December 18, 2019.

Hamas prisoners threaten to go on hunger strike

Hamas did not say how many prisoners would take part in the hunger strike or when it is planned to begin.

OCTOBER 24, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian Hamas militants take part in an anti-Israel rally in Gaza City May 22, 2021

PIJ prisoners end hunger strike, claim most demands were met by Israel

Despite PIJ claiming that 250 prisoners participated in the hunger strike, sources said that “less than 50 prisoners participated."

OCTOBER 23, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants take part in the funeral of their comrade in the southern Gaza Strip November 14, 2019

Palestinian Islamic Jihad prisoners suspend hunger strike, claim 'victory'

The prisoners suspended their strike, claiming 'victory' after reaching an agreement with the Israel Prison Service. PIJ: The deal will be announced soon.

OCTOBER 22, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian students walk past a mural depicting hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner Maher Al-Akhras, Gaza Strip, October 19, 2020.

Islamic Jihad threatens to expand hunger strike in Israeli prisons

Islamic Jihad and Hamas leaders praise Iran for supporting ‘resistance’ against Israel.

OCTOBER 21, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
A guard is seen at an observation tower along a wall of Gilboa Prison, from where six Palestinian prisoners escaped, on September 6.

Gilboa Prison break: Commission of inquiry list announced

On the list are former IDF advocate-general Dr. Menachem Finkelstein, Prof. Efrat Shaham and Shin Bet division head Arik “Harris” Barbing.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ayham Kamamji, one of the six prisoners who escaped out of Israel's high security Gilboa prison, a few weeks ago is surrounded by Israeli police officers at the Magistrates court in the northern Israeli city of Nazareth, September 19, 2021.

Gilboa Prison break follows the pattern of Yom Kippur War

Clumsiness led to the escape, but Israel’s ability to react fast on its feet led to the surprisingly good climax.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021ByHERB KEINON
POLICE SET UP a roadblock on Road 60 which leads to Jenin, following the escape of six Palestinian prisoners earlier this month from Gilboa Prison.

Last two escaped prisoners arrested in Jenin, ending manhunt

Palestinians clashed with the Israeli forces who entered Jenin to arrest the two prisoners.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM, TZVI JOFFRE
Escaped prisoners Munadil Nafayat and Iham Kahamji after they were rearrested in Jenin on September 19