Israel accused of holding Palestinians in brutal ‘torture’ jails

WorldPolitics
29 Mar 2025 • 6:47 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A special investigation has revealed allegations of brutal treatment of Palestinians in Israeli detention centers, including torture, sexual abuse, and medical neglect.
  • The investigation includes an indictment against Israeli soldiers accused of severely assaulting a Palestinian detainee, alongside autopsy reports and testimonies detailing injuries and deaths in custody.
  • Thousands of Palestinians are held without charge, some in facilities where detainees report being subjected to violent assaults, sleep deprivation, and psychological torment.
  • Medical neglect is also a concern, with reports of detainees denied necessary care, leading to preventable deaths.
  • The ICRC has been denied access to Palestinian detainees since the start of the war, an unprecedented situation.

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