Israeli authorities have arrested approximately 18,500 Palestinians from the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, according to a new report by rights groups. The detainees include hundreds of women, children, and journalists, with at least 75 prisoners reported dead in Israeli custody since October. The report highlights that Israeli forces have withheld the bodies of dozens of deceased prisoners and have not disclosed the full list of those detained, particularly from Gaza. Rights organizations accuse Israel of enforcing a policy of disappearance and warn of ongoing violations against Palestinians amid the continuing conflict.

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