The Palestinian Commission for Prisoners’ Affairs says Israeli authorities are tightening their grip on detainees in the Negev prison, making their lives an “unbearable hell”, Al Jazeera reports.

In a statement, the commission said that “the Israeli occupation’s oppressive measures against the prisoners in the Negev Desert Prison make life more miserable, cruel and anxious in light of the strict security measures imposed on the prisoners after October 7”.

It added that the prison administration has “deliberately” cut off electricity and water for varying periods and has also isolated the prisoners from the outside world, removed food supplies and reduced meals, as well as closed a shop for purchasing necessities.

“In addition, it has deprived sick detainees of being transferred to clinics or to civilian hospitals. It has also prevented prisoners from going out to the yard and stopped family visits,” the statement said.