Arbitrary by Default

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Israeli authorities detain Palestinian children for hundreds of days without charge pursuant to administrative detention orders.

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Latest Data

  • 18 Children in administrative detention Last updated June 2023
  • 90 Child live ammo fatalities in 2023 Last updated November 2023
  • 160 Child "security" detainees Last updated June 2023*

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(*) This figure reflects the latest data released by the Israel Prison Service.

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No Way to Treat a Child

Each year the Israeli military detains and prosecutes around 700 Palestinian children.

Three out of four experience physical violence during arrest or interrogation.

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