Occupied Palestine (QNN)- The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club says Israeli forces have recorded more than 23,000 detention and abduction cases across the occupied West Bank and the eastern part of Jerusalem since the start of the genocide in Gaza. The group released the figures in a statement that highlights a sharp escalation in abduction campaigns.
The organization stressed that these numbers do not include abductions carried out in Gaza. It said Israeli forces have abducted thousands more there, many of whom remain under enforced disappearance, with no clear information about their fate or whereabouts.
The data covers all Palestinians who were abducted. This includes those still held and those later released. Israeli forces kidnapped people from their homes, at military checkpoints, or after forcing them to surrender under pressure. In some cases, forces held individuals as hostages and human shields during raids.
Women and children have faced a significant share of these abduction cases. The group documented more than 700 abduction cases among Palestinian women. This includes women from areas inside Israel, as well as from Gaza and the West Bank. Authorities also kidnapped around 1,800 children during the same period.
Journalists have also come under direct targeting. The organization recorded more than 240 abductions among media workers since the genocide began. Israeli authorities continue to hold 43 journalists, including three women. One journalist, Marwan Harzallah from Nablus, died in Israeli custody, raising further concerns about abduction conditions.
The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club said abduction campaigns have intensified alongside broader military operations. These campaigns often involve severe beatings, threats against hostages and their families, and widespread destruction of homes. Israeli forces have also seized vehicles, cash, and gold during raids. The report points to extensive damage to infrastructure, especially in refugee camps in Jenin and Tulkarm.
The group added that Israeli forces have carried out field executions during some operations. In certain cases, these killings targeted relatives of hostages. At the same time, forces have expanded field interrogations, affecting thousands across the West Bank and Gaza.
In a separate statement, the Jerusalem Governorate reported that Israeli intelligence forces raided the home of Yasser Darwish, a member of the Fatah regional leadership, in the town of Issawiya. Forces searched the house, damaged its contents, and summoned him for interrogation.
According to the latest data released in early April, Israeli authorities currently hold more than 9,600 Palestinian hostages. This includes 86 women and around 350 children. The figure marks an 83 percent increase compared to pre-genocide levels, when about 5,250 Palestinians were in jails.
Human rights groups warn that the sharp rise in abductions reflects a broader policy of collective punishment. They say the scale and methods of abduction continue to raise serious legal and humanitarian concerns.
