Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Palestinian Deaths in Israeli Detention Amid Gaza War
A group of doctors in Israel says that at least 98 Palestinians have died while being held in Israeli prisons or military custody since the fighting in Gaza started in October.
They say these people were hurt badly and didn't get the help they needed.
The group wants an international team to look into these deaths and find out who is responsible.
Israel says it follows the rules and investigates when people die in custody.
At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI).
The deaths occurred in both Israeli Prison Service facilities (46) and military custody (52).
PHRI alleges a pattern of severe abuse, including head injuries, internal bleeding, broken ribs, malnutrition, and denial of lifesaving care.
The group calls for an independent international investigation to uncover the causes of the deaths and hold responsible parties accountable.
Israeli authorities maintain that detentions comply with Israeli and international law, and that deaths are investigated.
- Who
- Physicians for Human Rights Israel, Palestinians in Israeli detention, Israeli authorities
- What
- At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli detention since the Gaza war began, with allegations of abuse and neglect
- When
- Since the Gaza war started in October 2023
- Where
- Israeli Prison Service facilities and military custody
- Why
- To investigate the causes of deaths and hold responsible parties accountable
Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Israeli Authorities
Cause of Deaths
Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Alleged severe abuse and medical neglect
Israeli Authorities
Prior illness or injuries, investigated deaths
Compliance with Law
Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Call for international investigation to ensure accountability
Israeli Authorities
Detentions comply with Israeli and international law
- Total Deaths in Detention
- At least 98 Palestinians
- Deaths in Israeli Prison Service Facilities
- 46
- Deaths in Military Custody
- 52
- Alleged Abuse
- Head injuries, internal bleeding, broken ribs, malnutrition, denial of care
- Group Calling for Investigation
- Physicians for Human Rights Israel
