Israel's Supreme Court ruled that the government's provision of minimal food to Palestinian detainees violates their basic rights, ordering an increase in food quality and quantity. This rare wartime rebuke comes amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and widespread criticism of Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners. Thousands of Palestinians have been detained since October 2023, with many reporting brutal conditions including starvation. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the ruling, vowing to maintain the minimal food provision policy.

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