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At least 94 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have died in Israeli custody in less than two years, a well-regarded Israeli human rights group says.
A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges a practice of “systematic killings and cover-ups”.
The report covers the period between 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel, sparking the latest conflict in Gaza, and 31 August 2025. It said fewer than 30 Palestinians died in Israeli custody in the 10 years prior.
The Israel Prison Service (IPS) told the BBC it “operates in accordance with the law and under the supervision of official oversight bodies”. It said it did not comment on figures or allegations from outside bodies.END.
