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Over 500 Palestinians held in Israeli jails as administrative detainees

Monday, 09 November 2015 3:24 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 09 November 2015 3:20 AM ]

A file photo shows an Israeli prison.

Mona Kandil

Press TV, Ramallah

The number of Palestinian prisoners held as administrative detainees in Israeli jails has exceeded 500. The detention policy, that allows Israel to keep Palestinians behind bars without charge or trial, is deemed illegal under international law. The number of Palestinians arrested in the recent outbreak of violence in the occupied territories has exceeded 1500, bringing to over 7,000 the number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails.

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