Prisoners & Detainees
Israeli authorities issue and renew administrative detention orders for 87 Palestinians
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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The Palestinian Prisoners' and Detainees' Affairs Commission published the names of 87 detainees subject to administrative detention orders issued or renewed by Israeli authorities, the Shehab Wire reported Wednesday. The list included both newly issued orders and renewals of existing detentions affecting Palestinians held under the practice.
Administrative detention allows indefinite imprisonment without charge or trial under Israeli military law. The mechanism has drawn repeated criticism from human rights organizations and Palestinian officials, who argue it violates international legal standards and denies detainees due process. The commission regularly releases names of affected detainees as part of efforts to document the practice and maintain public awareness of those held under such orders.
