The Palestinian Center for the Defence of Prisoners said on Thursday that 360 Palestinian children are currently being held in Israeli prisons, including minors serving sentences and others being held without trial.
In a statement, the independent organisation said that 160 children are serving prison terms, while 90 are being held under administrative detention, a procedure that allows detention without formal charges or trial.
According to the center, child detainees face a range of challenges inside prisons, including overcrowding, limited access to medical care, and the spread of infectious diseases.
“Child prisoners not only face deprivation of liberty, but also endure daily overcrowding, medical neglect, and the spread of infectious diseases, most notably scabies, in addition to punishments, solitary confinement, and violations affecting all aspects of their lives within the prisons;” it said.
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