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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video mocking Palestinian female prisoners who complained about poor access to water for bathing and medical supplies, saying the detainees had it better than Israeli hostages held in Gaza. In a further video after visiting the female inmates, Ben Gvir boasted about the worsening conditions, responding approvingly when a prisoner said inmates had not bathed or changed underwear for three days and warned of disease risk, saying he was 'proud' of the deteriorating conditions. The remarks drew renewed criticism over the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody.