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Israeli High Court, in Rare Wartime Ruling, Orders Adequate Food for Palestinian Security Prisoners

The decision responds to wartime policy changes that left detainees reliant on prison meals, raising credible evidence of malnutrition.

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Overview

  • The court ruled 2–1 that the state failed to meet legal standards, with Justices Daphne Barak-Erez and Ofer Grosskopf in the majority and Justice David Mintz dissenting.
  • Judges ordered immediate remedial steps, including lawful menus, verified distribution to each inmate, and ongoing medical and nutritional monitoring.
  • The case was brought by ACRI and Gisha after canteen access was revoked following the Oct. 7 war, leaving prisoners dependent on prison rations.
  • Evidence presented included reports of hunger and significant weight loss, as well as a 17-year-old’s death in custody that doctors said was likely caused by starvation.
  • National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned the ruling and vowed to maintain only minimum conditions, as rights groups urged swift implementation.