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 said on Sunday that the government was legally obliged to provide prisoners with enough nutrition to ensure 'a basic level of existence'.
Thousands of Palestinians have been held in Israeli jails for years, including over terror charges - and thousands more have been detained since the war in Gaza began in October 2023.
Talks for a ceasefire have stalled but on Sunday night, US President Donald Trump issued a 'last warning' to Hamas, urging them to accept a deal to release Israeli hostages from Gaza.
In a post on Truth Social, he stated that Israel had accepted his terms and it was 'time for Hamas to accept them as well.'
Hamas responded, expressing readiness to engage in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement.
Trump has indicated that he expects a resolution regarding the Gaza situation and the return of hostages, with estimates suggesting that as many as 20 of the 48 hostages in Gaza are still alive.
The Israeli government has not yet responded to proposals concerning the release of hostages but has maintained a firm stance demanding all hostages be returned as part of any agreement.
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from within Israel, as thousands protested for an end to the conflict in Gaza while urging him to negotiate a deal to free remaining hostages.
Amidst international calls for a reduction in military operations, Netanyahu has stated that the IDF will intensify efforts in and around Gaza City.
Reports indicate that at least 87 people in Gaza were killed over the course of 24 hours amidst Israel's offensives.
Israel has denied access to Palestinian detainees by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) since the onset of the recent conflict, which was triggered by a Hamas attack on October 7, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths.
The conflict has led to significant casualties on both sides, with reports suggesting at least 64,368 Palestinians have died in Israeli operations, according to figures released by the Hamas-run health ministry. These figures are disputed by Israel.
Human rights organizations have long criticized the prison conditions for Palestinians, charging that recent policy changes have resulted in malnutrition among detainees. Following the Supreme Court's ruling, organizations like the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) are calling for immediate changes to improve conditions.
Palestinian detainees previously released have reported experiences of abuse and mistreatment while in Israeli custody.
In reaction to the ruling, Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the decision, asserting that Israeli hostages lack similar legal protections.
As the conflict escalated over the weekend, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) conducted airstrikes on multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City, claiming that these were used by Hamas, a claim the Palestinian government has denied. They condemned these actions as unjustifiable and a violation of civilian safety.
