Prisoners

Prisoners 3 May 2026

Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates 50th birthday with noose-decorated cakes referencing death penalty law targeting Palestinians

Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir marked his 50th birthday with cakes bearing noose symbols, referring to the death penalty law targeting Palestinians exclusively. Police and prison officials, along with ultranationalist activists, attended. The law, passed by the Knesset, applies only to Palestinians and has drawn concern from several countries and human rights groups.

Prisoners 2 May 2026

New Testimonies Reveal Torture and Medical Neglect of International Activists Kidnapped by Israeli Forces

New testimony reports torture, beatings, and medical neglect of two international activists kidnapped by Israeli forces near Crete, currently detained in Shikma Prison without charges and on hunger strikes, amid diplomatic demands for their release.

Prisoners 1 May 2026

Palestinian Journalist Ali Samoudi Describes Israeli Prisons as ‘Living Graves’ Following Release

Palestinian journalist Ali Samoudi, who lost 60 kilograms during his Israeli imprisonment, described the harsh and inhumane conditions in Israeli prisons after his release, highlighting prisoners’ suffering from poor food and lack of supplies, while denying the charges against him.

Prisoners 27 April 2026

Over 130 public figures sign letter inviting British police to arrest them for supporting Palestine Action

More than 130 public figures including Greta Thunberg and Judith Butler signed a letter inviting British police to arrest them for supporting Palestine Action ahead of a UK court appeal on the group’s proscription, marking the first collective defiance of the ban.

Prisoners 27 April 2026

Israel Releases 15 Palestinian Hostages from Gaza Showing Signs of Starvation and Injury

Israel released 15 Palestinian hostages from Gaza on Sunday who showed clear signs of starvation and injuries. They were freed via Karem Abu Salem crossing amid rising deaths, confirmed torture, and medical neglect in Israeli prisons.

Prisoners 24 April 2026

US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Betting Using Classified Information on Venezuelan Leader’s Abduction

A US Special Forces soldier was arrested for using classified information to bet on the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Polymarket, earning over $409,000.