The use of administrative detention in Israel has significantly intensified, allowing for long-term incarceration without formal trials based on secret evidence.
New legislation passed in March 2026 introduces the death penalty for specific terror-related offenses, primarily targeting non-Israeli citizens.
Human rights organizations and the UN have reported systematic abuse, poor conditions, and torture within various military-run detention facilities.
Legislative changes have extended detention periods for 'unlawful combatants,' raising concerns about the erosion of legal safeguards and democratic principles.