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An Israeli court blocked a plan by Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to install crocodiles in moats around prisons holding Palestinian prisoners. The plan, supported by the National Security Ministry and Israel Prison Service, involved Nile crocodiles in trenches at Ketziot Prison. A temporary injunction was issued after an animal rights organization filed a petition citing animal mistreatment and staff safety concerns.

An Israeli court blocked a plan by National Security minister Itamar Ben Gvir to introduce crocodiles into moats around Ketziot Prison, citing animal welfare concerns. The temporary injunction was issued after an animal rights organization petitioned against the scheme, which had been supported by Ben Gvir's ministry and the Israel Prison Service.

Dr. Mazen Rantisi, a Palestinian physician known for providing care to low-income Palestinians, alleges physical abuse and medical neglect since his arrest by Israeli authorities in June. He claims prison officials withheld his medication, denied medical care, and subjected him to harsh conditions, including overcrowded cells and poor food quality. The Israel Prison Service denies these allegations, stating prisoners are held in accordance with the law.

A fugitive teen has been arrested in a murder case, and an Israel Prison Service officer is suspected of aiding him. The officer allegedly had a romantic relationship with the suspect’s jailed brother and provided him with her phone to contact people outside prison.

Israel has removed legal protections for Nile crocodiles to facilitate a detention facility surrounded by the reptiles, as proposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The decision, led by Environment Minister Idit Silman, faced opposition from environmental groups and the Environment Ministry's legal adviser due to safety and legal concerns.

Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassified crocodiles as 'managed wild animals,' removing a legal barrier to a proposal by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to surround Palestinian detainee prisons with crocodile-filled moats. The Israel Prison Service is assessing the plan's feasibility, which aims to deter escapes and reduce guarding costs, despite objections from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

The 'Red Ribbons' campaign is urging the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to resume independent visits to Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a ban on humanitarian access. Israel's Prison Service has imposed restrictions, including limiting visits to once every three months and capping meetings at five prisoners, effectively undermining the court's decision. The ICRC has expressed readiness to restart visits but has not yet received a date for access.

Israel has expanded restrictions on Red Cross access to Palestinian prisoners despite a High Court ruling declaring the ban unlawful. New regulations limit visits to 30 minutes, restrict access to certain prisoners, and require pre-submission of visit lists, defying judicial orders to resume visits after a prior ban following the 2023 October attacks.

A UN inquiry called for the immediate release of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israel since December 2024, citing concerns over abuse and his deteriorating health. Israel denied the allegations, while a separate UN rights body labeled his detention arbitrary, violating international human rights laws.

A Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israeli forces for 18 months, is reported to be in critical condition with alleged physical and psychological abuse. His lawyer and human rights groups claim he was injured and denied proper care, while the Israeli Prison Service denies abuse allegations. Abu Safiya, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, was arrested in December 2024 amid an 85-day siege by Israeli forces.

A Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israeli forces for 18 months, is reported to be in critical health with allegations of abuse and solitary confinement. His lawyer and human rights group claim he was injured and denied proper care, while Israeli authorities deny the claims and state he is being investigated for suspected Hamas ties.

A Palestinian doctor detained by Israeli forces for 18 months is reported to be in critical condition, with his lawyer alleging abuse and solitary confinement. The Israeli military investigates him for suspected Hamas ties, while his supporters deny the claims. The Israel Prison Service rejects allegations of abuse, stating all detainees receive medical care.