As war rages, Israel directs anger at Palestinian prisoners

For weeks, Iman Hermas had been enthusiastically preparing to visit her imprisoned husband, Saeed, in the Israeli Negev Desert Prison.

Like hundreds of Palestinian families, she is not allowed regular visits to the prison.

But since Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israel has taken extreme punitive measures against Palestinian detainees.

Iman’s visits have been cancelled until further notice. 

"It didn't stop there," she said. "Suddenly, the prison sections were closed to prisoners and all electrical devices were taken from their rooms, including the TV and the cooking plate.

"Their rooms were stormed and searched thoroughly, and many of their belongings were confiscated."

You can read MEE reporter Fayha Shalash’s full report below on new punitive measures against Palestinian detainees, including beatings, raids and limiting access to food and medicine. 

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