Palestine calls on Red Cross to act over conditions of prisoners in Israeli jails – Middle East Monitor

Palestine has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross to protect detainees in Israeli prisons, citing systematic abuse and neglect, particularly concerning Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, who faces severe mistreatment. The call follows a violent incident involving Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, as conditions for prisoners reportedly worsened after his appointment, amidst ongoing violence in Gaza and a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice deeming Israel’s occupation illegal.

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