Eighty percent of male and female prisoners are infected with scabies

The Palestinian Center for the Defense of Prisoners confirmed that approximately 80% of male and female prisoners are suffering from scabies, warning of deteriorating health conditions and the spread of infectious diseases within prisons.

In a statement issued Monday, the center indicated that repressive measures are being carried out every two or three days, with special units storming prisoners’ sections with various weapons and accompanied by police dogs, causing injuries and panic.

The center also reported that dozens of prisoners have been injured in recent months by rubber bullets and other weapons that it said cause burns and physical disabilities. It called on international organizations to intervene urgently to provide protection and medical treatment for the prisoners and to hold those responsible for the violations accountable.