Palestinian prisoners say drinking water was withheld from them as 'collective punishment'
The Justice Ministry publicized reports previously kept from the public due to security concerns, including potential harm to hostages in Gaza. Prisoner testimonies included severe hunger, routine violence from guards and the denial of both medical attention and access to courts
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The Justice Ministry publicized reports previously kept from the public due to security concerns, including potential harm to hostages in Gaza. Prisoner testimonies included severe hunger, routine violence from guards and the denial of both medical attention and access to courts
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09:51 PM • December 31 2025 IST
Throughout the war in Gaza, Palestinian security prisoners were denied access to drinking water as a form of collective punishment, sometimes for as long as half a day, according to reports by representatives of Israel's Public Defender's Office who visited security prisons in 2024.
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