Constant Medical ignorance against our detainees in Israeli prisons

December 15, 2024

The Commission of Detainees’ Affairs disclosed several cases for sick detainees held in Negev and Jelboa prisons.
A case in point is the detainee Rashad Karajah, 61, from Saffa/ Ramallah, who is currently held in Negev prison and suffers from disc in the back. His pain increases with the cold weather in the Negev desert. He also has problems in the testicles, and he lost 45 kgs.

Another case in point is detainee Saeb Khamaysa from Jenin. He is currently held in Negev prison and suffers from scabies since last August.
On October 27, he collapsed during yard time due to severe pain, in addition to the spread of boils all over his body. It is worth noting that he has lost about 15 kgs.

The last case in point is detainee Rafiq Kabaj, from Tulkarem/Resident in Ramallah - Albirah. He is held in "Jelboa" prison, and suffers from heart disease, causing him heart attacks. He was receiving treatment in the hospital before his arrest and was taking specific medication to regulate his heart rate. Since his arrest, he has not received these medications, and the prison administration has intentionally neglected him and failed to provide the necessary treatment.

The commission holds the administration of prisons fully accountable for the constant medical ignorance practiced against Palestinian detainees, and called on international human rights organizations and the ICRC to fulfill their obligations toward Palestinian detainees.