Prisoners & Detainees
Israeli security minister reviews prison olive rations for Palestinian detainees
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Riad al-Ashqar, director of the Palestine Prisoners' Studies Center, described as dangerous a recent intervention by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir into Negev Prison operations, Shehab Wire reported. Ben Gvir reportedly reviewed a decision to increase olive portions in prisoner meals from six to eight pieces per serving, which al-Ashqar characterized as reflecting a perilous approach to detainee treatment and contempt for their basic rights.
The incident involves conditions for Palestinian detainees held in Israeli custody, particularly in Negev Prison, which houses significant numbers of security prisoners.
