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Surge in Palestinian Arrests Amid Settlement Expansion Crisis

2/15/2026

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The Palestinian Prisoners' Club (PPC) reports an unprecedented surge in arrests over two and a half years, including those still detained and those released.
The PPC notes that the figures exclude thousands arrested in Gaza and Palestinian citizens of Israel.
PPC describes severe violations during operations, including beatings, intimidation, and home demolitions.
PPC says arrests are used to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank.
According to B'Tselem, at least 84 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody since October 2023.

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The Palestinian Prisoners' Club (PPC) reports an unprecedented surge in arrests over two and a half years, including those still detained and those released.
The PPC notes that the figures exclude thousands arrested in Gaza and Palestinian citizens of Israel.
PPC describes severe violations during operations, including beatings, intimidation, and home demolitions.
PPC says arrests are used to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank.
According to B'Tselem, at least 84 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody since October 2023.