The United Nations human rights office reveals shocking accounts of torture and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees by Israeli authorities during the war in Gaza. Testimonies describe detainees being held in cage-like facilities, stripped naked, and subjected to waterboarding and other forms of abuse. Many detainees have been held without charge or access to legal representation in deplorable conditions.
The report also highlights the suffering of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, with allegations of inadequate food and water, and physical abuse. Thousands of Palestinians have been detained, including medical staff and children, with some dying in custody. The UN report condemns the violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.
Israeli authorities have been accused of refusing access to detainee facilities and investigating reports of abuse. The UN calls for an immediate end to arbitrary detention, torture, and gender-based violence, urging accountability for violations. The report is expected to provoke controversy within the Israeli government, which denies allegations of misconduct in Gaza.