80 percent of Palestinian prisoners suffered scabies infection in Israeli jails: rights group

About 80% of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have been infected with scabies due to overcrowding and lack of hygiene supplies, as reported by the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society. The spread is exacerbated by inadequate healthcare and severe shortages of clothing, while prisoners also face weekly raids that lead to injuries. Currently, there are about 9,300 Palestinians imprisoned, with reports of deteriorating health among several detainees.

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