- Walla reports 110 Palestinian detainee deaths under Ben-Gvir, highlighting a sharp and alarming surge in ‘Israeli’ prisons.
‘Israel’s’ Hebrew-language news site Walla published a digital investigation on Tuesday revealing a stark and alarming escalation in Palestinian detainee deaths inside ‘Israeli’ detention facilities.
According to the report, the number of Palestinian detainees who have died in custody has reached 110 since far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir assumed the National Security portfolio in late 2022.
A Shocking Comparison
The investigation highlights a dramatic shift: while 178 detainees died over a 40-year period between 1967 and 2007, the past three years alone under Ben-Gvir’s oversight have seen 110 deaths. The report suggests this surge signifies a transformation of ‘Israeli’ prisons into what it described as a “site of slow execution.”
Years of Death; and Gaza’s Heavy Toll
The report states that the majority of these deaths occurred during ‘Israel’s’ ongoing genocide on Gaza, with most victims originating from the enclave. Those detained from Gaza, it notes, were subjected to conditions described as “extremely harsh.”
Year-by-Year Breakdown
- 2023: 32 deatianees died
- 2024: The number rose to 47
- 2025 (to date): 31 deaths recorded
This steady rise, the report argues, reflects a systematic pattern of medical neglect and mistreatment, reinforced by Ben-Gvir’s repeated public calls to intensify pressure on Palestinian detainees.
