Israel Supreme Court overturns ban on Red Cross inspections of Palestinian detainees

Israel prohibited Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners in 2023. The ban stopped the humanitarian group from monitoring detainee conditions. The Israeli Supreme Court examined the restriction. A panel of justices ruled the ban unlawful. The court said the policy conflicted with Israeli law. It also found the measure violated international legal standards. The ruling restores Red Cross access to the prisons. Observers expect the decision to improve oversight of prisoner treatment.