On Sunday, the Israeli military court at the “Salem” military base sentenced Palestinian journalist Rasha Herzallah, a correspondent for the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA), to six months in prison and a fine of 5,000 shekels.
Herzallah’s family informed WAFA that her sentence is set to end on December 1st. She was detained on June 2nd after being summoned for interrogation at the “Huwwara” military base and detention center.
Rasha is one of approximately 94 journalists detained by Israel since the start of the genocide in Gaza. ٍShe is the sister of Mohammad Herzallah, 30, whom Israel soldiers killed two years ago.
Among these journalists are four women: Rola Hassanein, Bushra Al-Tawil, Rasha Herzallah, and Birzeit University student journalist Amal Shuja’iyya.
Additionally, at least 16 journalists from Gaza have been identified, and 17 journalists are currently held under administrative detention, without charges or trial.
Many Palestinian female prisoners endure severe health problems due to harsh detention conditions or injuries sustained before their abduction.
Israeli authorities often neglect their treatment deliberately, refusing necessary medical care for chronic illnesses and injuries, leading to significant health deterioration.
Medical treatment is frequently delayed, access to essential medications is denied, and transfers to health clinics are often postponed. This highlights the occupation’s policy of depriving detainees of their basic health rights.
In recent months, several pregnant female prisoners have been detained without consideration for the risks to the mothers and their unborn children due to these harsh prison conditions.
Additionally, since October 7th, 2023, the provision of personal hygiene supplies has been drastically reduced, with only minimal quantities maintained.
It is worth mentioning that Israel is holding captive more than 10.100 Palestinians, including 95 women and 270 children, and 3.398 who are held under the arbitrary Administrative Detention orders without charges or trial.
