On March 24, 2026, the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) issued the following statement:
Today, over 9000 Palestinians political prisoners are held in israeli prisons, where they face starvation, torture, and the systematic denial of their basic rights. At the same time, the zionist state is advancing legislation that would allow for the mass execution of prisoners, further escalating and deepening already brutal and inhumane conditions. Palestinian Prisoners historically have always been a compass in our struggle and their freedom is a fundamental tether to our liberation.
In a moment like this, our responsibility is clear, our commitment must only grow stronger. It is more urgent than ever that we organize and act to confront this reality.
Join us for Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that centers imprisoned Palestinians at the heart of our struggle. In our effort to carry their fight forward, the Palestinian Youth Movement will host an educational exhibit in Toronto aiming to reflect on the history of the prisoner’s movement, highlighting its significance, and honouring the critical role of Palestinian prisoners in our fight for national liberation.
🔗 Register now using the link in our bio!
🗓 Date: Sunday, April 19th
🕕 Time: 2pm-9pm
📍 Location: Sent to registrants
More details on event programming will be shared soon…
Another statement from PYM on this matter reads:
Palestinian Prisoners’ Day
Today, over 9000 Palestinians political prisoners are held in israeli prisons, where they face starvation, torture, and the systematic denial of their basic rights. At the same time, the zionist state is advancing legislation that would allow for the mass execution of prisoners, further escalating and deepening already brutal and inhumane conditions. Palestinian Prisoners historically have always been a compass in our struggle and their freedom is a fundamental tether to our liberation.
In a moment like this, our responsibility is clear, our commitment must only grow stronger. It is more urgent than ever that we organize and act to confront this reality.
Join us to Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that centers imprisoned Palestinians at the heart of our struggle. In our effort to carry their fight forward, the Palestinian Youth Movement will host an educational exhibit in Toronto aiming to reflect on the history of the prisoner’s movement, highlighting its significance, and honouring the critical role of Palestinian prisoners in our fight for national liberation. Alongside the exhibit, we will host a panel discussion and collective reflection on the ongoing conditions faced by prisoners and their central role in the Palestinian struggle.
🗓 Date: Sunday, April 19th
🕕 Time: 2pm-9pm
📍 Location: Toronto (will be sent to registrants closer to date)
More details on event programming will be shared soon…
Food and Drinks will be sold at event
This is a free event, however, if you wish to donate and help cover expenses for the event, please send an e-transfer to pymtoronto@gmail.com
Note: The vast majority of the 9,000 Palestinian security prisoners are convicted terrorists or members of designated terrorist organizations (Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, PFLP, etc.). They are imprisoned for:
- Murder, attempted murder, bombings, stabbings, shootings, and rocket attacks that deliberately targeted civilians.
- Planning or supporting operations like suicide bombings during the Second Intifada or the October 7, 2023, massacre (1,200 killed, hostages taken).
- Affiliation with groups whose charters explicitly call for Israel’s destruction and jihad against Jews.