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84 Palestinian Prisoners Die in Israeli Custody Amid Abuse

1/20/2026

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A report by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem finds at least 84 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli custody since October 2023.
The report tallies 50 deaths from Gaza, 31 from the West Bank, and 3 Palestinian citizens of Israel, noting abuses such as violence, starvation, and denial of medical care.
B'Tselem says the toll is likely higher.
It calls for international action to address these abuses.

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A report by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem finds at least 84 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli custody since October 2023.
The report tallies 50 deaths from Gaza, 31 from the West Bank, and 3 Palestinian citizens of Israel, noting abuses such as violence, starvation, and denial of medical care.
B'Tselem says the toll is likely higher.
It calls for international action to address these abuses.