According to Grok as of October 13, 2025

What is the breakdown of Palestinians in terms of men, women, and children who are held in detention by Israel and in terms of whether they have been formally  charged with a crime and if they have been found guilty of a crime in some sort of judicial proceeding?  Also, what are the living conditions like for Palestinians held in captivity by Israel?

Breakdown of Palestinians Held in Detention by Israel

As of October 13, 2025, following a ceasefire agreement that led to the release of approximately 1,950 Palestinian detainees and prisoners by Israel (in exchange for 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas), an estimated 9,150 Palestinians remain in Israeli custody. This figure is derived from pre-release totals exceeding 11,100 (as of October 8, 2025) minus the releases. The vast majority are adult men, with women and children comprising small fractions. Most detainees are held under military law in the occupied territories, and many face indefinite detention without formal charges or trials.

The breakdown below is based on the most recent available data from Palestinian prisoner advocacy groups and media reports cross-referenced with Israeli Prison Service figures. Note that exact post-release breakdowns are not yet fully published, so these are approximations accounting for the releases (primarily 1,700 uncharged Gaza detainees and 250 convicted prisoners). Categories for legal status include:

• Convicted/Guilty: Those who have been tried and sentenced in Israeli military courts (often for security-related offenses).

• Charged but Not Yet Convicted: Detainees under investigation or awaiting trial (formal charges filed but judicial proceeding pending).

• No Formal Charge: Includes administrative detainees (indefinite detention without charge or trial, based on secret evidence) and "unlawful combatants" (primarily Gaza residents detained en masse without charge under a special law allowing bypassing of standard procedures).

By Gender and Age

[th]Pre-Release (Oct 13, 2025)[/th] [th]Released (Oct 13, 2025)[/th] [th]Remaining (Est. Oct 13, 2025)[/th] [th]Notes[/th]
Adult Men	~10,900	~1,936	~8,964	Vast majority; includes most convicted and uncharged. Among releases: ~30 men over 60.
Women	~55	2	~53	Includes a small number from Gaza pre-release; minimal releases.
Children (Under 18)	~400	6	~394	Mostly boys from West Bank; held in facilities like Ofer and Megiddo prisons. Includes ~2 girls pre-release; 37% held without charge as of May 2025.
Total	~11,355	~1,944	~9,411	Elderly men (>60) among releases: ~30; no specific remaining count. Surge since October 2023 (pre-war baseline: ~5,250 total, including 40 women and 180 children).

By Legal Status

[th]Pre-Release (Oct 13, 2025)[/th] [th]Released (Oct 13, 2025)[/th] [th]Remaining (Est. Oct 13, 2025)[/th] [th]Notes[/th]
Convicted/Guilty	~1,711	250	~1,461	Serving sentences, including ~350 life terms or awaiting life verdicts pre-release (e.g., for attacks on Israelis). Releases focused on long-term prisoners from factions like Fatah and Hamas.
Charged but Not Yet Convicted	~3,684 (est.)	Minimal	~3,378 (est.)	Under investigation in military courts; exact figures not broken out post-release.
No Formal Charge	~6,960 (est.)	1,700	~5,260	Includes 3,544 administrative detainees (unchanged, mostly West Bank) and ~2,673 "unlawful combatants" pre-release (~973 remaining, mostly Gaza civilians like medics). No trial or evidence presented.
Total	~11,056	~1,950	~9,106	~65% held without charge overall. As of September 1, 2025: 11,040 total.

These numbers reflect a surge since October 2023. Prominent remaining prisoners include Marwan Barghouti (Fatah leader, serving multiple life sentences) and Ahmad Sa'adat (PFLP leader, life sentence).

Living Conditions for Palestinians Held in Israeli Detention

Reports from human rights organizations, UN experts, and released detainees consistently describe harsh, inhumane conditions in Israeli prisons and military detention centers (e.g., Sde Teiman, Ofer, and Megiddo). These facilities often hold Palestinians transferred from the occupied territories to Israel proper, in violation of international law. Conditions have reportedly worsened since October 2023, with overcrowding, systemic abuse, and denial of basic rights.

• Torture and Physical Abuse: Routine beatings, electric shocks, stress positions, and sɛҳuąƖ violence (including rape allegations). UN reports docuмent at least 75 deaths in custody since October 2023, many from torture or neglect. Released prisoners often emerge with severe injuries, such as broken bones or neurological damage.
• Medical Neglect and Health Crises: Denial of treatment for chronic illnesses, injuries from arrests, or war-related trauma. At least 54 detainees died in custody in 2024–2025 due to inadequate care, including high-profile cases like surgeon Adnan Al-Bursh. Overcrowding exacerbates disease spread (e.g., scabies, respiratory infections).
• Food and Sanitation: Starvation-level rations (e.g., one meal per day, insufficient calories), contaminated water, and unsanitary cells with limited access to bathrooms. Cells designed for 10–15 people often hold 30+, leading to vermin infestations and sleep deprivation. Images of emaciated released detainees highlight severe malnutrition.
• Isolation and Psychological Abuse: Prolonged solitary confinement (up to 23 hours/day), denial of family visits or legal access, and forced "disappearances" in secret sites. Children face similar treatment, including shackling during transport.
• Overcrowding and Infrastructure: Facilities at 150–200% capacity, with extreme temperatures (no air conditioning in summer heat >40°C/104°F). Women and children report gender-specific abuses, like invasive searches.

Israel denies systematic abuse, attributing issues to security needs, but independent monitors (e.g., International Committee of the Red Cross) have limited access. Rights groups call for urgent investigations and adherence to the Geneva Conventions.