According to Reuters, Palestinian prisoners are experiencing ongoing hunger and mistreatment in Israeli jails, a situation that persists even after an Israeli Supreme Court ruling five months ago mandated that the food provided must be sufficient. Reports from various prisoners indicate that their daily rations remain insufficient, comprising merely thin bread, minimal quantities of hummus and tahini, along with some tuna served only a couple of times each week.

A specific case highlighted is that of Samer Khuira, a Palestinian journalist from Nablus, who reported weight loss of 22 kilograms during his nine-month detention. His condition was so severe upon release that his nine-year-old son did not recognize him. This grim reflection of the conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners raises serious concerns about their health and well-being.

While the Israeli authorities have not publicly addressed these claims significantly, independent verification of the food quality and the experiences of nearly 9,000 Palestinian detainees remains unachieved. Review of reports from lawyers and rights organizations shows a worrying trend, with 27 prisoners filing complaints about food shortages, indicating that the situation has effectively remained unchanged since the court ruling.