5 stories for 2026-03-26 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence · Israel/Palestine
The National Security Committee of the Israeli Knesset approved a bill permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners after amendments. The legislation has been scheduled for further votes in the coming weeks.
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank territory. Palestinian communities warn of diminishing safety in the region.
An Israeli court has determined that a Palestinian minor likely died of starvation while in custody. The finding raises serious concerns about conditions and treatment of detainees.
Violence by Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories is described as an ongoing source of tension in the region. Palestinians express concerns about the escalation of such incidents.
Israeli police reported killing a Palestinian youth during a nighttime arrest operation in Jabal al-Mukaber, East Jerusalem. According to the police statement, the individual allegedly attempted to seize a weapon from an officer during the operation.