Israel detains 21,000 Palestinians in West Bank and East Jerusalem

Israel has detained approximately 21,000 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since October 8, 2023, amid a reported genocide in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club. The organization described this as a “systematic and unprecedented” arrest campaign involving severe violations, including extrajudicial killings. It also noted legislative moves in Israel to allow the execution of Palestinian prisoners, linking these actions to ongoing repression efforts. Additionally, home demolitions of prisoners’ families have intensified, highlighting the use of collective punishment against the Palestinian population.

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