Commission of Detainees’ Affairs, Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, & Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association

Ramallah, Palestine - Israeli occupation forces have carried out at least 180 arrests among Palestinian journalists both in the West Bank and Gaza since the start of the genocide in October 2023, Palestinian prisoner defense groups said on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on May 3. 

May 1, 2025

Ramallah, Palestine - On the occasion of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1 of each year, Palestinian prisoner defense groups highlight how the Israeli occupation has targeted Palestinian workers for decades, and that arrests and persecution constitute the most prominent oppressive policies pursued against them. 

Issued by Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, and the Commission of Detainees’ Affairs.

April 30, 2025

On Palestinian Prisoners Day 

Addameer launches an urgent appeal to the people of the world to boycott and isolate the illegal Israeli occupation. 

Report prepared by the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS), Commission of Detainees’ Affairs & Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association

Ramallah, Palestine - At least 350 Palestinian children are currently being held by the Israeli occupation in various central prisons and military camps across the country, including more than 100 of them who are incarcerated without trial or charge under Israel’s unlawful military court system. 

Our 211 members of the South African organisations, the Palestinian Human Rights Organisations Council (PHROC), and the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations Network (PNGO) applaud the commitment of South Africa who has, and continues to be, a staunch supporter and protector of the fundamental rights and interests of Palestinians.