Medical Neglect and Torture of Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Prison Hospital
The Palestinian Prisoners Association has recently released a statement detailing the crimes committed against Palestinians in a hospital affiliated with Ramla prison in Tel Aviv. According to the statement, Palestinians in the hospital are subjected to medical crimes, torture, and abuse, with their lives at risk due to unhealthy conditions.
The association emphasized that Palestinians have been left to rely on God’s mercy, as they either struggle to survive against all odds or become victims of the Israeli occupation. The situation is dire, with reports indicating that the prison administration has halted health treatment for these individuals.
Furthermore, Palestinians who have been shot and tortured in the Gaza Strip are being brought to this hospital, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Since the Israeli army’s attack on Gaza on October 7, 2023, there has been a surge in detentions, raids, and attacks against Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
The Palestinian Prisoners Association has warned of worsening health conditions in Israeli prisons, especially for those who are already ill or injured. If the current oppressive practices persist, even healthy individuals could fall ill due to the dire circumstances.
The international community must take action to address these human rights violations and ensure the safety and well-being of Palestinian prisoners. The situation in the hospital affiliated with Ramla prison is just one example of the ongoing injustices faced by Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
