Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that the state is failing to provide adequate food to Palestinian prisoners and must take steps to improve their nutrition.
The three-judge bench stated that the state was legally obligated to provide prisoners with enough nutrition to ensure 'a basic level of existence'.
Thousands of Palestinians have been held in Israeli jails for years on various charges, including terrorism, with many more detained since the conflict escalated in October 2023.
As talks for a ceasefire remain stalled, President Donald Trump issued a 'last warning' to Hamas to accept terms for a deal aimed at releasing hostages held in Gaza.
On social media, the president claimed that Israel had accepted his terms, stressing that it was time for Hamas to do so as well, with an ultimatum for action.
Hamas indicated its willingness to engage in negotiations for a ceasefire after receiving some ideas from the U.S. side.
Meanwhile, the fate of the 48 hostages still believed to be alive is uncertain, as Israel has yet to formally respond to proposals for their release while historically demanding all hostages' return in any agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintains that a complete military victory over Hamas is necessary for the safe return of the hostages.
Pressure is rising on Netanyahu from within Israel, with protestors advocating for an end to hostilities in Gaza and pushing for a compromise regarding hostage negotiations.
Despite international appeals for restraint, Netanyahu has asserted that the Israel Defense Forces will intensify their military operations in Gaza, which has seen reported civilian casualties rising sharply.
Israel has not permitted the International Committee of the Red Cross access to Palestinian detainees since the onset of conflicts following the Hamas attack on October 7, which claimed around 1,200 lives.
Human rights organizations criticized Israel's prison conditions and previously filed a petition noting that recent changes in food policies resulted in malnutrition among detainees.
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), which initiated the petition, called for immediate implementation of the court's ruling following the decision.
Reports from Gaza indicate that Israeli airstrikes targeted civilian buildings purportedly linked to Hamas, leading to ongoing disputes over the justifications offered by Israeli authorities against claims of harm to non-combatants.
