The Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) said Tuesday that Israeli prison authorities continue systematic medical abuse against Palestinian detainees, describing it as a policy of physical and psychological destruction that forms part of Israel’s broader slow-kill strategy, which has already led to the martyrdom of dozens of prisoners since the start of the genocide in Gaza.

In a press statement, the PPS explained that legal visits and follow-up with former detainees after their release have revealed an unprecedented rise in chronic health and psychological conditions among prisoners.

It said the overwhelming majority of prisoners seen during legal visits suffer from at least one serious medical problem, a situation mirrored among those released.

The PPS noted that the spread of disease inside Israeli prisons reflects a deliberate health catastrophe engineered by the prison system. Thousands of detainees have contracted scabies, in addition to other untreated illnesses that often go undiagnosed.

Some prisoners have been transferred directly to hospitals upon release, only to be diagnosed later with chronic, long-term illnesses.

According to data from the PPS, as of early September 2025, there are about 11,100 Palestinians held in Israeli jails, including 3,577 held without charge under administrative detention

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