Following the Hamas-led attack on October 7th and Israel’s subsequent military response in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians have been detained. Currently, over 2,300 individuals remain in custody, while more than 1,900 have been released without any charges or explanation for their detention.
The released detainees exhibit signs of severe mistreatment. Recent testimonies have brought to light harrowing allegations of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse inflicted by Israeli captors. The evidence, collected by local journalists in Gaza, includes disturbing accounts of the conditions faced by those detained.
This report contains graphic descriptions of the abuse and offensive language, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and raising serious concerns about the treatment of detainees under Israeli custody. The allegations add to the growing calls for international scrutiny and accountability in the conflict.