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New Palestinian ‘concern’ for international prisoner rights

While Hamas has been violating international law by denying visits or any communication with the Israelis it holds captive, Palestinian terrorists in Israeli prisons continue to enjoy a range of rights.

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas (second from left) waves with Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails during celebrations in Ramallah, Oct. 30, 2013. Photo by Issam Rimawi/Flash90.
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas (second from left) waves with Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails during celebrations in Ramallah, Oct. 30, 2013. Photo by Issam Rimawi/Flash90.
  • While Hamas has been violating international laws by denying visits or any communication with the Israelis it holds captive, Palestinian terrorists in Israeli prisons continue to enjoy basic rights, including meeting with an attorney, receiving medical treatment, religious rights, basic living conditions (such as hot water, showers and sanitation), proper ventilation and electric infrastructure.
  • The families of the Palestinian terrorists held in Israeli prisons know where their sons are. They also know that their sons receive proper medical treatment and spend their days reading, exercising and watching TV. But the Israelis held by Hamas can only dream of seeing daylight as they languish in captivity.
  • The proposed Israeli law is a temporary measure, aimed at forcing Hamas to release information about the Israelis held in the Gaza Strip. There would be no need for the law were Hamas prepared to honor international and humanitarian conventions, and allow visits by the Red Cross and other international agencies to the Israelis it is holding.
  • Read the full article at Gatestone.
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