Silencing Palestine – Prison & Repression

Abby Martin explores the systemic incarceration and oppression of Palestinians by Israeli authorities in the West Bank and Jerusalem on her channel “Empire Files.” She highlights that 40% of Palestinian men have been imprisoned, often for political activities criminalized under Israeli military law. This includes non-violent resistance such as social media posts and protests. The coverage discusses the historical context of Israeli-Palestinian tensions, military orders suppressing resistance, and the harsh tactics used during uprisings such as the Intifadas. The discussion includes harsh penalties for stone-throwing, administrative detention without trial, and the psychological and physical torture that detainees, including children, endure. The narrative describes the Israeli justice system as a means of political repression, intended to suppress Palestinian resistance and control. The narrative describes the Israeli justice system as a means of political oppression, used to suppress Palestinian resistance and control the occupied territories.