"Thousands of Palestinians Mark Prisoners' Day in Israeli Jails"

Palestinian Prisoners’ Day is marked every year on April 17 to support the rights and freedom of Palestinian prisoners. Currently, around 4,900 prisoners are being detained in Israel, including women and children, with some held under administrative detention without trial. Human rights groups have criticized the harsh conditions inside Israeli facilities, including psychological and physical torture, medical negligence, and denial of visits. Palestinian prisoners have carried out protests against Israeli prison policies, including restrictions on water usage, shower hours, and access to bread.