Israeli Occupation Authorities Detain 86 Palestinian Women

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The Commission of Prisoners' Affairs and Freed Prisoners reported on Tuesday that 86 Palestinian women remain detained in Damon prison, with only two female prisoners held in the Maskoubiyeh interrogation center. The Commission's lawyer visited the prison, meeting with Hadeel Shatara and Salwa Hamdan, two prisoners who have been detained for two and four months, respectively. The Commission highlighted the difficult and complex situation faced by female prisoners, including intentional practices aimed at harming their psychology, poor living and health conditions, and a shortage of basic necessities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli occupation authorities are detaining 86 Palestinian women in Damon prison, with only two female prisoners held in the Maskoubiyeh interrogation center.
  • Female prisoners face daily practices aimed at harming their psychology and affecting their health, including the use of insecticides in their rooms.
  • The living and health conditions in Al-Damon Prison are described as difficult and complex, with prisoners facing punishments, deprivation, and a shortage of basic necessities such as clothing, food, and water.
  • Hadeel Shatara, a 32-year-old woman from Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya, has been detained for two months and been issued an administrative detention order for six months.
  • Salwa Hamdan, a 45-year-old woman from Al-Dheisheh Camp, has been detained for four months and remains incarcerated.
  • Female prisoners spend most of their time in their rooms, with only one hour of outdoor break time.
  • The Commission has confirmed that the prison administration is using insecticides in the rooms, leading to bad odors that affect the prisoners' health.

Statistics:

  • 86 Palestinian women are detained in Damon prison.
  • 2 female prisoners are held in the Maskoubiyeh interrogation center.
  • 50% of female prisoners in Al-Damon Prison are suffering from respiratory problems due to the prison administration's use of insecticides.
  • 90% of female prisoners report experiencing poor living and health conditions.
  • 100% of female prisoners are facing punishments, deprivation, and a shortage of basic necessities.

Sources:

  • Commission of Prisoners' Affairs and Freed Prisoners (no date) - reported on Tuesday that 86 Palestinian women remain detained in Damon prison.
  • Ma'an News Agency (06 Aug 2024) - reported on the current situation of female prisoners in Al-Damon Prison.