The Association of Palestinian Prisoners has stated that the Israeli authorities have escalated abuses against Palestinian women detained in Damon prison, through systematic raids and repressive measures.

The organization’s statement states that most of the 88 Palestinian women prisoners are held in Damon prison, while others are in investigation and detention centers.

According to the report, among those detained are two minor girls and three women. pregnant in the first months of pregnancy, arrested on charges of “incitement”.

The association said that the testimonies of imprisoned women and those recently released show that Israeli repressive units carried out at least ten raids during the months of March and April 2026.

According to the testimonies, during the raids the women were severely beaten, forced to lie on the ground with their hands tied behind their backs and attacked by guards, suffering injuries and bruises.

The organization added that Israeli authorities have also increased the use of solitary confinement, where at least six women have been held in solitary confinement, some of them for more than two weeks.

Detainees have also reported severe overcrowding in cells, with in some cases more than ten people sharing the same space, forcing many to sleep on the floor.

The Prisoners’ Association stressed that the policy of starvation has become one of the main forms of abuse, especially during Israeli holidays. According to the report, one prisoner has lost about 30 kilograms during the months of detention.

The statement also says that strip checks continue to be used during transfers of prisoners, a practice that the detained women have described as humiliating and degrading.

The organization reported that some of the prisoners suffer from chronic illnesses, including two women diagnosed with cancer, who are being denied medical treatment while their health is deteriorating. gets worse.

According to the Prisoners Association, most Palestinian women are held on charges of “incitement” or in administrative detention, without charge or trial. /message

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Source: prizrenpost