Over 435 Palestinian women detained by Israel since October 7, 2023

More than 435 Palestinian women have been detained by Israeli forces in Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem since October 7, 2023, the Palestinian Prisoners Society said in a statement on Monday.

News Center- On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Palestinian Prisoners Society published a report, saying that more than 435 Palestinian women have been detained by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Jerusalem since October 7, 2023.

There is no clear data on the number of women detained from Gaza but there are women who are still detained in Israel’s camps, and they are subject to enforced disappearance while some were already released, the organization said in the report.

According to the report, the number of female prisoners is 94, including four female prisoners from Gaza. Out of 94 female prisoners, 31 are administrative detainees, 33 mothers, 25 female university students, six female journalists, and two female lawyers.

“Female Palestinian detainees are subjected a series of unprecedented crimes and serious rights violations, including sexual assault,” the report said.