Gaza: Palestinian female detainees held in Israel's Damon Prison are facing severe detention conditions, as reported by the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs. The Commission highlights issues such as overcrowding, lack of basic necessities, poor food quality, medical neglect, frequent searches, raids, and punitive measures as contributing factors to their deteriorating conditions.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the Commission has received reports and testimonies from the detainees, indicating that the harsh conditions are severely affecting their physical and psychological well-being. The Commission draws attention to several medical cases among the detainees, including Abeer Odeh from Tulkarm, who suffers from multiple health issues that have worsened during her detention. Odeh's conditions include esophageal paralysis, asthma, and scabies, with limited medical treatment provided since her detention.
The report also highlights the case of Yasmeen Shaaban from Jenin, who has a uterine injury resulting from being beaten during detention. Despite being scheduled for surgery after her release in 2019, the procedure was not performed as she was re-detained in 2025. Currently under administrative detention, Shaaban faces continuous health challenges.
Another detainee, Nadine Al-Daghameen from Hebron, suffers from a debilitating allergy that disrupts her daily life. Despite her requests for medical attention, the prison administration has not provided adequate treatment. Similarly, Shahed Aadi from Beit Ummar endures worsening scabies with severe itching.
The Commission reports on the actions of Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who allegedly imposed further restrictions on detainees during a raid in August 2026. About 92 Palestinian female detainees are currently held in Israeli facilities under difficult conditions.
The case of Dr. Dima Mohammad Amin, a gynecologist detained in August, is also highlighted. Her health has deteriorated since detention, with symptoms of a heart attack leading to cardiac catheterization. Amin describes the harsh conditions and psychological stress she faces, exacerbated by inadequate medical attention and basic necessities.
The Commission calls attention to these cases to emphasize the urgent need for improved conditions and medical care for Palestinian female detainees in Israeli prisons.