Inside the Horrors of Israeli Detention: A Survivor’s Tale
Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions of sexual violence.
Ibrahim Salem, a Palestinian, shares his harrowing experience during his eight months in Israeli detention. After his home in Gaza was struck by an Israeli airstrike, killing eight relatives, Salem was arrested during a raid while at the hospital with his injured family members.
Detained at the notorious Sde Teiman prison, Salem recalls being subjected to brutal interrogation tactics, verbal abuse, and sexual violence. He describes being treated like an animal, handcuffed, blindfolded, and transported inhumane conditions.
Released without charge after eight months, Salem’s story highlights the mistreatment faced by Palestinian detainees in Israeli facilities. His account sheds light on the systematic abuses and torture endured by countless prisoners in Israeli custody.
Despite his release, Salem continues to live with the trauma of his ordeal, hoping for justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against him and others.