This has had additional negative consequences for the psychological condition and increased tension in light of the continuous brutal aggression launched by the Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people. PCHR urges the ICRC to exert efforts and activate all steps to enforce Israel to comply with the principles of the international humanitarian law, and ensure visitation of prisoners as a basic right. Account shall also be taken of the customary diet of internees. Approximately 250 out of the total number of prisoners, suffer from various diseases and many are in desperate need of frequently postponed surgeries. The medical situation in Israeli jails deteriorated and patients, especially those arrested during Al-Aqsa Intifada, face increasing neglect.
Jails also lack sufficient medical personnel, especially physicians.
In some jails, there is no physician or a one is available for limited hours. Moreover, the Israeli jail authority neglects the dietary needs of prisoners, endangering prisoners lives. They are also ensured in Rules 22-26 under the heading of Medical Service of the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners adopted in 1955. Palestinian prisoners have been deprived of legal assistance and consultation. The right of a prisoner to legal representation and assistance of his choice is a foundational principle of fair trials.