The Take Held without justice: A look inside Israeli prisons
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Apr 17, 2025 Walid Habbas, a researcher at the Palestinian Forum for Israeli Studies and a former prisoner, shares gripping insights into the plight of Palestinians in Israeli prisons. He discusses the alarming practice of detaining individuals without charges, including children. Habbas highlights the traumatic experiences endured by inmates, particularly the impact on youth like Ahmad Manazra. He also addresses the stark disparities in treatment under military law, emphasizing the significant human rights concerns and the political implications for Palestinian unity and rights.
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Walid's Prison Experience
- Walid Habbas was arrested twice and spent 11 years in Israeli prisons.
- He witnessed hunger strikes, assaults, and the prisoners' social life during detention.
Prisons as Colonial Laboratories
- Israeli prisons act like laboratories to test on Palestinian prisoners.
- Prisons serve to break Palestinian identities under a colonial system, especially before October 7.
Children and Babies Detained
- Children, women, and even newborns have been held in Israeli prisons.
- One woman gave birth in jail, with the baby staying two years in prison cells.