Prisoners & Detainees
Palestinian detainee gives birth in Israeli prison without charges
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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A Palestinian woman from Nablus, held without charge under administrative detention, gave birth to her child inside Damoun prison, Shehab Wire reported. Administrative detention allows Israeli authorities to hold prisoners indefinitely without trial or formal charges.
The circumstances surrounding the detainee's pregnancy and confinement during detention remain unclear. Administrative detention has been a longstanding practice in Israel's detention system, particularly affecting Palestinian prisoners.
