A recent CNN report shed light on the shocking mistreatment of Palestinian detainees at Israel’s Sde Teiman military base, drawing comparisons to the infamous Guantanamo Bay. Whistleblowers revealed stories of physical and psychological abuse, including forced stress positions, amputations from constant handcuffing, and systemic mistreatment.
The report, corroborated by independent sources and released prisoners, resonated with a former Guantanamo detainee, highlighting the similar experiences of uncertainty and fear in both facilities. Their shared tactics of isolation, sensory deprivation, and lack of legal representation underline a pattern of abuse and illegality in the name of national security.
Beyond the treatment of detainees, both Sde Teiman and Guantanamo operate with a lack of transparency and accountability, shielding their actions from public scrutiny. Calls for closure and reform at Sde Teiman highlight the need for universal recognition and intervention in cases of human rights violations in detention centers globally.
As we strive for justice and reform in these facilities, it is vital to address the parallel suffering caused by secretive and inhumane detention practices across borders, pushing for accountability and protection of basic human rights.
The views expressed in this blog are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of Al Jazeera.