Most minors subjected to solitary confinement in Israeli prisons Palestinians, report says
Most minors subjected to solitary confinement in Israeli prisons Palestinians, report says More than half of the minors held in Israeli prisons in 2025 were placed in solitary confinement at least once, including five boys aged 13 to 14, with the vast majority of the children being Palestinians, Haaretz reported, citing data obtained by two Israeli human rights organisations. Of 635 minors held…
The majority of minors incarcerated in Israeli prisons in 2025 were subjected to solitary confinement, according to a report from Haaretz. Nearly half of the 635 minors in prison, including five boys aged 13 to 14, experienced solitary confinement at least once. The vast majority of these children were Palestinians, as per data obtained by two Israeli human rights organizations.
Out of the 351 minors placed in solitary confinement, the average duration was seven consecutive days, occasionally extending to two weeks. However, 92% of the minors isolated had not yet been sentenced. Of those held pending legal proceedings, 176 minors were isolated, while 115 were detained without trial under administrative orders from the Shin Bet security agency.
Solitary confinement was imposed 666 times, with 154 minors isolated multiple times, including 42 who endured isolation between four and eight times. Titi Carmel, director of Parents Against Child Detention, expressed concern over the recurring use of solitary confinement, citing its potential harm to children.
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