RAMALLAH, (Palestine Foundation Information Center), The Palestinian Commission of Detainees’ and Ex-Detainees’ Affairs has reported that female prisoners Basmala Saad and Israa Houji are suffering from scabies at Damon prison amid high humidity in cells and a severe shortage of hygiene supplies.
Prisoner Saad has been in solitary confinement since she was assaulted during a violent raid on her cell on October 7, according to the Commission on Wednesday.
Based on testimony provided to its lawyer, the Commission said that 20-year-old prisoner Basmala Saad, detained since March 13, suffers from leg blisters and swelling, and that her medication has provided no relief.
Prisoner Israa Houji, 31, also suffers from severe leg itching that worsens at night and prevents her from sleeping. She has been in jail since February 27.
The two prisoners also reported that the use of tear gas and stun grenades during raids on cells, coupled with the bad and insufficient meals served to them, contributed to the worsening of their health conditions.
