The World - News from June 1, 1989

Israel has jailed more than 5,000 Palestinians without trial since the uprising began in the occupied territories 17 months ago, “the vast majority in harsh conditions,” according to Amnesty International. A report by the London-based human rights movement said Israel’s policy of “administrative detention,” or imprisonment without trial, is being used against non-violent opponents, denying them adequate legal counsel and violating “fundamental human rights.” The group said that most detainees are held for six months.