UN Report Accuses Israel Of 'De Facto Policy Of Organised Abuse', Condemns Systematic Torture Of Palestinian Prisoners
A damning UN report has accused Israel of operating a "de facto policy of organised torture" against Palestinian detainees, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
The report, released on Tuesday, documents a range of brutal tactics used by Israeli forces against Palestinian prisoners, including severe beatings, dog attacks, electrocution, waterboarding, and sexual violence. Child solitary confinement is also alleged to be a common practice.
According to the report, which is based on interviews with over 100 Palestinian detainees, many of whom were subjected to torture and other forms of ill-treatment, the Israeli authorities have failed to provide adequate protection or redress to victims.
The report's findings raise serious concerns about the high number of deaths in Israeli custody, with at least 700 Palestinian prisoners having died in detention since 1967. Many of these deaths remain unexplained or uninvestigated, fueling allegations of a systemic cover-up.
The UN report also highlights the lack of accountability within the Israeli justice system, with allegations of torture and ill-treatment frequently being dismissed or downplayed.
The report's authors have called on the Israeli authorities to take immediate action to address the "culture of impunity" that has allowed such abuses to flourish. They have also urged the international community to pressure Israel to comply with its obligations under international law.
The Israeli government has yet to comment on the report's findings, but human rights groups have welcomed the report as a crucial step towards exposing the truth about Israel's treatment of Palestinian detainees.
