Palestinian Prisoners' Institutions Report Over 11,000 in Israeli Occupation's Prisons

Strategic Insights -

Palestinian prisoners' institutions have reported a surge in the number of prisoners and detainees in the Israeli occupation's prisons, with a total of over 11,000 as of the beginning of October 2025. This number represents the highest since the Al-Aqsa Intifada in 2000, according to relevant institutions. The prisoners' institutions have highlighted the severity of the occupation's policies, including systematic violations and escalations in arrests and treatment within prisons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The total number of prisoners and detainees in the Israeli occupation's prisons as of October 2025 exceeded 11,000, a record high since the Al-Aqsa Intifada in 2000.
  • 1,460 prisoners are serving sentences, with 350 serving life sentences or facing indictments pending life sentences.
  • Administrative detainees reached 3,544, the highest percentage compared to detained and convicted prisoners.
  • The number of detainees classified as "illegal combatants" reached 2,673.
  • Over 5,250 prisoners are held from the Gaza Strip, including 40 female prisoners and 180 children.
  • Administrative detainees from Gaza amount to approximately 1,320.

Statistics:

  • 11,000+ prisoners and detainees in Israeli occupation's prisons as of October 2025.
  • 1,460 prisoners serving sentences.
  • 350 prisoners serving life sentences or facing indictments pending life sentences.
  • 3,544 administrative detainees.
  • 2,673 detainees classified as "illegal combatants."
  • 5,250+ prisoners from Gaza Strip, including 40 female prisoners and 180 children.
  • 1,320 administrative detainees from Gaza.

Sources:

  • Palestinian prisoners' institutions (no specific source date provided)