SAFA- Palestinian women held at Damon Prison are facing worsening humanitarian and health conditions, including hunger, strip searches, collective punishment, and other reported violations, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs said Monday.

In a report, the commission said 94 Palestinian women are being held at the facility, including three pregnant women, two minors, and three women diagnosed with cancer. It said they face severe restrictions and a continued deterioration in their living circumstances.

The commission cited testimony from Wafaa Abu Ghalmeh, 53, from Ramallah, who has been held since February 9, 2026. Abu Ghalmeh, the wife of Palestinian detainee Ahed Abu Ghalmeh, said she developed diabetes and high cholesterol during her detention.

She said Israeli forces subjected her to strip searches when she was detained alongside her daughter and again upon arrival at Damon Prison. She also reported severe pain from tight restraints during questioning.

The report identified food shortages and poor-quality meals as among the main hardships facing the women, causing significant weight loss among many of them. Abu Ghalmeh lost 14 kilograms (31 pounds) in four months, while Yasmeen Shaaban lost about 30 kilograms (66 pounds), according to the commission.

The women receive small portions of food, with breakfast consisting of labneh, jam, or vegetables, while lunch usually includes rice, soup, and vegetables. Dinner is often limited to simple meals such as hummus, tahini, or rice with lentils.

The commission said pregnant women were initially held in rooms monitored by cameras around the clock before being transferred to designated rooms following a redistribution of prison sections.

It added that circumstances have worsened since the appointment of a new prison director, with increased raids and searches during which the women are forced to lie face down on the floor.

The detainees called for personal hygiene supplies, hairbrushes, razors, and suitable summer clothing, saying the items currently provided are of poor quality and insufficient for their basic needs.