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Israel's High Court Rules Knesset Members Must Access Prisoners

4/13/2026

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Israel's High Court of Justice ruled that the "faction protocol" restricting Knesset members' visits to security prisoners violates parliamentary oversight.
In a two-to-one decision, the court said all Knesset members should have equal access to monitor prison conditions.
The court also denied MK Ahmad Tibi (Knesset member) the request to meet with imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, stating it was assessed based on prevailing circumstances at the time.

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Israel's High Court of Justice ruled that the "faction protocol" restricting Knesset members' visits to security prisoners violates parliamentary oversight.
In a two-to-one decision, the court said all Knesset members should have equal access to monitor prison conditions.
The court also denied MK Ahmad Tibi (Knesset member) the request to meet with imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, stating it was assessed based on prevailing circumstances at the time.