how many prisoners and administrative detainees are held in israeli prisons

The latest available figures I found put the total number of prisoners and detainees in Israeli prisons at approximately 9,300, including about 3,350 administrative detainees and 1,254 sentenced prisoners, according to a December 2025 update cited by prisoner advocacy sources. Another April 2026 source said the number of Palestinian and Arab political prisoners in Israeli prisons had exceeded 9,600, which suggests the total has since risen or that different counting methods are being used.

What the numbers mean

• Administrative detainees are people held without formal charge or trial, usually under renewable detention orders.

• The totals vary because some sources count only prison-service holdings, while others may also include detainees held in military camps or other facilities.

• That is why you may see figures ranging from about 9,300 to more than 9,600 in recent reporting.

Practical takeaway

If you want the shortest answer: roughly 9,300 to 9,600 prisoners and detainees total, with about 3,350 administrative detainees in the most specific recent breakdown I found.