Administrative Detention Explained: The Law Israel Uses to Hold Thousands of Palestinians Without Charge

Palestinian family holding photo of relative held under administrative detention without charge in Israeli prison

Administrative detention has once again come under global scrutiny after reports emerged of another Gaza doctor being held by Israeli authorities without formal charges. The practice, used by governments around the world in different forms, allows a state to imprison individuals without a trial. Understanding administrative detention meaning has become essential as more cases surface […]

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