By Mera Aladam
Published date: 18 July 2025 15:01 BST

The lawyer described how Palestinians imprisoned there are allowed only two spoonfuls of rice a day, while both sugar and salt are completely banned "to prevent any rise in the happiness hormone, even a small one, from eating sugar".

"This is in addition to the frequent cell raids, the torture, and the constant searches that prisoners are subjected to."

Gaza doctor Abu Safiya given 'two spoonfuls of rice a day' in Israeli jail

A lawyer representing Palestinian Dr Hussam Abu Safiya has raised concerns over his deteriorating health and routine torture in Israeli detention, where inmates are given only two spoonfuls of rice a day.

^{Mera Aladam (Middle East Eye)}