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8
November
2026

Prisoners’ Society says scabies affects most Palestinian detainees amid treatment and clothing shortages

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News 📅 8 November 2026 📍 Palestine

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society said detainee visits in October and early November found scabies affecting about 80% of prisoners, including children, alongside clothing shortages, limited treatment, raids and beatings. WAFA, the Palestinian public news agency, reported the Society’s findings and separate accounts about detainees held at Ofer prison. The infection rate and detention conditions are attributed to the Society and prisoner testimonies.

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Palestinian detainees

including children

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Palestinian Prisoners’ Society

Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs

WAFA

Sada News

Al-Haq Forensic Architecture Investigation Unit

LEFFEST

Camões High School Library