RAMALLAH, February 25, 2026 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) said in a special briefing on visits to prisoners in Ofer Prison during January and February 2026 that the number of sick prisoners is witnessing a significant increase due to harsh detention conditions and the lack of basic healthcare within the cells, in addition to hunger, which has weakened their immune systems and led to a rise in various illnesses.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the PPS explained that the detainees are suffering from ongoing physical assaults, in addition to being denied necessary medical treatment, which has exacerbated their health conditions.

The PPS noted that prisoner (M.Y.) reported that he had a broken back before his arrest and was severely beaten during his arrest, resulting in a broken nose. He has not received any treatment and has lost approximately 26 kg due to constant hunger and difficulty sleeping because of the pain.

Prisoner (B.J.) suffers from blood clots in the arteries of his liver, small intestine, and stomach, in addition to diabetes and blood platelet problems. He requires urgent medical attention. He was beaten during his imprisonment and lost his dental implants without receiving any treatment.

While prisoner (D.N.), who was wounded during his arrest in 2024, was shot in his right hand, abdomen, and pelvis. He now suffers from difficulty walking, severe pain, and bowel problems after losing bladder function. Doctors have stated that there is currently no treatment available for him. Prisoner (A.A.) lost hearing in his left ear as a result of a brutal beating inside the prison.

The PPS  emphasized that these cases are not isolated and that prisoners are facing a serious health situation due to the ongoing policy of medical neglect in Ofer Prison and other Israeli prisons.

K.T