Israeli rights groups report surge in inmates shot with rubber bullets

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How did the left and right cover Israeli rights groups report surge in inmates shot with rubber bullets?

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Is the coverage of Israeli rights groups report surge in inmates shot with rubber bullets biased?

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Which side is not reporting Israeli rights groups report surge in inmates shot with rubber bullets?

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Which outlets covered Israeli rights groups report surge in inmates shot with rubber bullets?

32 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

How many cases of inmates being shot with rubber bullets have been documented?

Two Israeli human rights groups, Physicians for Human Rights Israel and the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel, have documented 22 cases of inmates being shot with rubber bullets. One of these inmates was Israeli, and the rest were Palestinian.

When did these shootings become more frequent?

Nearly all of the 22 documented shootings have occurred since last fall. This marks a significant increase compared to the prior decade, during which only a handful of such incidents were recorded by these rights groups.

What was the response from the Israel Prison Service?

The Israel Prison Service responded to a letter from the rights groups by stating that rubber bullets were being used in 'measured' and 'appropriate' ways. The service also affirmed its commitment to the safety of its prisoners.

What kind of injuries have resulted from these shootings?

Reports indicate severe injuries, including one instance where a 45-year-old inmate had a testicle removed after it was 'completely crushed' by a rubber bullet. Another inmate required surgery for a fractured shin.