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Pregnant Palestinian Detainees Held Without Trial, Sleep on Floor

6/24/2026

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Three pregnant Palestinian detainees are held in Israel’s Damon Prison where they must sleep on the floor.
The Palestinian Prisoners Club says they are detained without trial under administrative orders.
Cells have two beds for six inmates, while limited medical care and nutrient-poor meals cause weight loss and dehydration.
Human-rights groups and UN rapporteurs have been urged to intervene, citing Fourth Geneva Convention violations and 765 women arrested since October 2023.

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Three pregnant Palestinian detainees are held in Israel’s Damon Prison where they must sleep on the floor.
The Palestinian Prisoners Club says they are detained without trial under administrative orders.
Cells have two beds for six inmates, while limited medical care and nutrient-poor meals cause weight loss and dehydration.
Human-rights groups and UN rapporteurs have been urged to intervene, citing Fourth Geneva Convention violations and 765 women arrested since October 2023.