Palestine: Denial of Prisoner Treatment May Be War Crime

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned that Israel’s systematic violations against prisoners, particularly the denial of medical care and neglect of health needs, could amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. It emphasized that the case of 15-year-old Palestinian prisoner Muhammad Musa Hamid exemplifies a broader policy that includes withholding medication, delaying medical examinations, and obstructing the transfer of patients to hospitals, all of which have led to a severe deterioration of their health and posed a threat to their lives. The ministry clarified that thousands of prisoners endure harsh detention conditions, including overcrowding, and shortages of water and food, resulting in critical health situations. It called on the international community to take action to ensure justice and hold accountable those responsible. According to human rights reports, approximately 9,500 Palestinian prisoners are held in Israeli jails, including children and women, with increasing concerns over the continued decline of their health conditions.

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