Detention Camps

Since October 7, 2023, Palestinian detainees held by Israel have faced widespread torture and inhumane treatment, as documented by human rights organizations and media reports. Thousands have been detained, without charge, under administrative detention or as “unlawful combatants.” Detainees report severe abuse, including physical torture (beatings, electric shocks, stress positions), sexual violence (rape, sexual assault, forced nudity), psychological abuse (threats against family, forced confessions, solitary confinement), and denial of medical care for injuries and chronic conditions. The Sde Teiman detention camp has been cited for particularly brutal treatment, with regular reports of torture and degrading conditions. Healthcare workers have been specifically targeted, with many doctors, nurses, and paramedics detained during hospital raids. They, too, have been subjected to beatings, threats, and sexual abuse.