administrative detention
Coverage of administrative detention in the Nexus archive.
- Why Israel has done so little to rein in spiraling settler violence against Palestinians
Palestinians in Qusra, West Bank, have been unable to leave their homes due to threats from Israeli settlers. The article notes that successive Israeli governments support a movement aiming to solidify control over the territory by building numerous settlements, which are viewed as illegal by most of the international community. Currently, Palestinians in the West Bank live under Israeli military rule, while settlers retain status as Israeli citizens.
- Katz boasts of ending administrative detention for Jews, increasing its use against Arabs
Israeli Defense Minister Katz boasted about ending administrative detention for Jews while increasing its use against Arabs. He also highlighted the IDF's demolition of 24 historic villages in southern Lebanon, which included 15,000 to 20,000 homes.
- UK consulate in Palestine account suspended on X
The UK consulate in Jerusalem's X account was suspended, likely due to a post criticizing Israel's use of administrative detention against Palestinians. The post highlighted over 9,000 detainees held without charge or trial and referenced the abduction of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiyah by Israeli forces.
- Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids
Israeli forces detained five Palestinian women in West Bank raids across Hebron, Ramallah, Nablus, and Bethlehem. The detentions, part of a growing trend, include women linked to political activism, social media criticism, or university student groups, with some held under administrative detention without formal charges.
- 'The face of a tortured man': Photos of Palestinian journalist released from Israeli prison spark outrage
Palestinian journalist Mujahed Bani Mufleh's before-and-after photos from eight months in Israeli administrative detention sparked global outrage. He suffered a brain hemorrhage and required surgeries due to prison conditions and medical neglect, with rights groups condemning the Israeli prison system as a tool for 'slow and direct killing'.
- Supreme Court rejects appeal of Gaza hospital chief, a Hamas officer detained by Israel
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Hussam Abu Safiya, who leads Kamal Adwan Hospital and serves as a colonel in Hamas Military Medical Services. He has been in administrative detention since 2024 and is currently in solitary confinement.
- Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention
Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.