Gilboa prison: A Palestinian detainee was injured after being assaulted by an Israeli prison guard at Gilboa Prison in northern Israel, the Hamas-run Prisoners Media Office reported.

According to Anadolu Agency, Abdullah Barghouti appeared exhausted during a recent visit, showing an injury near his left eye. The statement from the office mentioned blood, suggesting that Barghouti's head had been struck against a door. Furthermore, Barghouti has experienced severe weight loss, dropping from 110 kilograms to 60, indicating serious health deterioration due to neglect and malnutrition.

The statement highlighted the poor conditions inside the prison, emphasizing a continued policy of repression and restrictions, with no improvements in food or daily living conditions. These circumstances have reportedly worsened the physical and psychological health of the prisoners.

Barghouti, who is from the town of Beit Rima near Ramallah in the central West Bank, was arrested by Israeli forces in 2003 for his membership in the Hamas group. He holds Jordanian citizenship and is currently serving the longest sentence in Israeli prisons, amounting to 67 life terms.

Reports suggest that crackdowns on Palestinian prisoners have intensified since Israel's two-year war in Gaza. Rights groups have reported increased cases of abuse, beatings, torture, and deprivation of food during this period. The war on Gaza, which began on October 8, 2023, resulted in the deaths of over 72,000 Palestinians and injuries to more than 171,000, the majority of whom were women and children. Additionally, about 90% of Gaza's civilian infrastructure was destroyed.

Since a ceasefire deal took effect on October 10, 2025, at least 591 Palestinians have been killed and over 1,578 others injured in Israeli attacks, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry.