New Delhi, April 18 -- The Embassy of the State of Palestine has issued a press statement drawing urgent attention to the situation of Palestinian prisoners on the eve of Prisoners Day, describing it as a long-standing issue that has been widely criticised by human rights organisations.

In its statement, the embassy said that the widespread arrest and imprisonment of Palestinians continues to be one of the most severe measures used to silence voices demanding freedom and self-determination. It added that since 1967, nearly three-quarters of a million Palestinians have been arrested and detained.

The statement further highlighted developments since October 7, 2023, claiming that approximately 22,000 Palestinians have been arrested in the...