Israeli Prisons Found to Violate Human Rights by Israeli Rights Group

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B’Tselem Reports High Number of Palestinian Prisoner Deaths in Israeli Jails

At least 84 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli prisons since October 2023, according to a report released by the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem. The organization has identified the names of the deceased prisoners and the facilities where they died.

The majority of the deaths occurred in the Gaza Strip, with 50 prisoners from the region dying in custody. Thirty-one prisoners were from the occupied West Bank, while three were citizens of Israel. B’Tselem estimates that the actual number of prisoner deaths may be higher due to the organization’s inability to verify all cases.

The report cites testimonies from 21 Palestinians who were released from Israeli prisons recently and from other human rights organizations monitoring prisons. The testimonies describe physical and psychological abuse, including sexual violence, beatings, and denial of medical treatment.

B’Tselem Executive Director Yuli Novak stated that the prison system has been transformed into a network of “torture camps” as part of Israel’s policy towards Palestinian society. The organization notes that the findings are based on evidence collected from multiple sources, including interviews with released prisoners and reports from human rights organizations.

The report highlights a pattern of abuse in Israeli prisons, which is consistent with previous B’Tselem reports. Novak emphasized that despite mounting evidence, the international community continues to grant Israel immunity, effectively legitimizing the country’s actions.

B’Tselem has also reported on the use of administrative detention, which allows Palestinians to be held without charge or trial for extended periods. The organization notes that this system disproportionately affects Palestinians, including children, who are often tried in military courts and face lengthy sentences.

The report concludes that the international community must take action to stop Israel’s alleged crimes, citing the need for all available tools under international law to be used to address these issues.

Source: Al Jazeera