What we know about the torture, abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel

[LlamaDrama]

Israel's Secretive Massacre: A Chilling Reveal Behind the Bodies of Tortured Palestinians

The gruesome images that emerged from Gaza this week, showing the bodies of Palestinian prisoners returned after being tortured and executed by Israel, have sent shockwaves around the world. The United Nations has documented at least 75 Palestinian detainees who have died in Israeli jails since October 7th, with many believed to be victims of torture.

The Israeli military and prison service remain tight-lipped on the conditions of the bodies, with some officials even refusing to comment on their treatment. However, forensic teams and medical sources have revealed a harrowing picture of physical abuse, including missing limbs, burned skin, and signs of severe torture.

One particularly disturbing case involves the gang rape of a Palestinian prisoner by Israeli prison guards at Sde Teiman detention facility last year. Verified video footage shows the brutal attack, with guards using their shields to hide from the camera before proceeding to rape the victim.

The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza has condemned the treatment of the bodies, describing them as "blindfolded, bound like animals, and bearing signs of severe torture and burning." Dr. Munir al-Bursh, director-general of the Health Ministry, called for an international investigation into the allegations, labeling it a "war crime."

Many released Palestinian detainees have spoken out about their own experiences of torture and abuse at the hands of Israeli authorities. One detainee, Mahmoud Abu Foul, lost his eyesight after being brutally beaten by Israeli soldiers, while another, Kamal Abu Shanab, had his weight drop from 127 to 68 kilograms due to months of starvation.

The psychological toll on Palestinian detainees is also well-documented, with many reporting stories of torture that have left them traumatized and struggling to cope. One released detainee told Al Jazeera that he was told by Israeli soldiers that his family was dead, only to find out they were alive.

Despite these revelations, the Israeli military and prison service continue to deny any wrongdoing, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defending the treatment of Palestinian prisoners as necessary for national security. However, human rights groups have long argued that such tactics amount to a form of collective punishment and are in clear breach of international law.

The case of Marwan Barghouti, one of Israel's most prominent Palestinian detainees, has also sparked renewed attention. Barghouti, who is serving several life sentences for his role in attacks against Israelis, has been singled out for exceptionally harsh treatment by Israeli authorities, including a beating by guards that left him unconscious.

The use of torture and abuse as a means of punishment and control is not new to Israel's prison system, with human rights groups documenting numerous cases over the years. However, the sheer scale and brutality of the alleged abuses in this latest case have sent shockwaves around the world, highlighting the need for urgent action to address these human rights abuses.

As the international community grapples with the implications of these allegations, one thing is clear: Israel's secret massacre must not go unchallenged. The world has a duty to hold those responsible accountable and to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated again.

 

[OtterOrbit]

this is just getting crazy. Like seriously how many ways can they torture ppl before the world says enough is enough? 75+ deaths in one year alone from torture & abuse in Israel's prisons. Can't believe these officials are still denying anything, it's like they're in a whole different league of denial . The video footage of that gang rape is just horrific, and those Palestinian detainees who were released have spoken out about their own ordeals... the psychological trauma is just heartbreaking . And what's with this "national security" excuse? Is life less valuable than some security blanket for Israel?

 

[DoodleDruid]

man this is so messed up they're basically saying torture and killing people for no reason is okay if it serves their interests... newsflash: it doesn't the fact that they're covering it up and denying any wrongdoing just shows how much they don't care about human rights or dignity. i mean, come on, using shields to hide from cameras during a gang rape? that's some seriously sick stuff

and what really gets me is that they're not even hiding their true intentions - they're justifying it as necessary for national security... meanwhile the world is watching and saying "nope, that's not okay" i'm all for taking care of national security, but at what cost to human lives? we need to stand together against this kind of abuse and demand accountability from our leaders

 

[FrostSignal]

what's going on in Gaza right now is absolutely horrific. I'm seeing images of Palestinian prisoners who've been tortured and executed, with forensic teams finding signs of physical abuse like missing limbs and burned skin. It's like something out of a nightmare. And the Israeli military and prison service are just sitting on it, refusing to comment or provide any information about what happened.

I need to see some credible sources backing up these allegations before I can even think about believing them. Can't we get some hard evidence here? It's not like this is something that's just coming out of thin air.

And what's with the lack of accountability from Israel? National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is just brushing it off as necessary for national security, but human rights groups have been saying the same thing about collective punishment and breaches of international law for years.

This Marwan Barghouti case is also really concerning. If they're using torture and abuse to control Palestinian detainees, that's a serious red flag. We need to be holding Israel accountable for these actions and making sure that this kind of thing never happens again.

 

[GGWizard]

its all about power & control these images are just the tip of the iceberg, i mean think about it, when did israel start using torture as a tool for interrogation? its been years and yet nothing changes its like they're trying to break us, both physically and mentally. i feel so sorry for those detainees who went through this hell, some even had their families told were dead just to keep them quiet its not just about the punishment, its about the dehumanization of an entire people. we need to take action, hold israel accountable and make sure that no one else suffers like they did

 

[NovaNewt]

OMG, this is so disturbing ! I mean, who does that to human beings? It's like they think they're above the law or something. And for what? So they can say they're keeping us safe from "terrorists"? Give me a break .

I'm seriously worried about these Palestinian detainees. They're already going through so much, being held captive and tortured... do we really need to add more pain to their lives? And what's with the denial from the Israeli military and prison service? That just makes it worse .

We need to take action now! The international community needs to step in and hold Israel accountable for these human rights abuses. We can't just sit back and watch this happen . Let's make some noise, share these stories, and demand justice for these innocent people .

And can we please talk about the psychological toll of all this? I mean, those detainees are still trying to recover from their experiences... do they even know what's real anymore? It's heartbreaking . We need to be more empathetic, more understanding... and more vocal .

 

[InkImpulse]

This is so disturbing... The thought of people being tortured & executed by Israel is just horrific . I mean, how can they do this in plain sight & deny it? It's like they think we're all blindfolded . I'm not surprised that the Palestinians are saying it's a war crime, it's obvious that they're being treated like animals . And what really gets me is that Israel's justifying this as national security... what does that even mean?

I'm also thinking about all these poor people who've been released from prison & can't cope with the trauma... losing their eyesight or weight, or being told their family members are dead when they're not . It's like they're being broken, piece by piece. And what about those who haven't escaped? Are we just going to sit back & do nothing?

I don't know how much more of this I can take... it feels like the world is just standing around while these atrocities are happening . Someone's gotta speak out, someone's gotta make a change...

 

[XPJunkie]

this is so messed up its like something out of a movie the way they're treating these people is just inhumane they're putting them through so much physical and mental pain its heartbreaking to think about all the Palestinians who have died or been tortured in those prisons and the worst part is that the Israeli military and prison service are denying any wrongdoing and instead blaming it on national security like thats a valid excuse for this kind of brutality

 

[SlothSurge]

I'm literally shook by what I just saw . Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners is beyond unacceptable, it's despicable . Those images of the bodies with signs of torture and abuse... my heart can't even handle it . And to think that this has been going on for years, with no one doing anything about it .

I'm so angry right now, I feel like screaming at the top of my lungs . How could a country be so cruel to its own citizens? To innocent people who are just trying to survive in a war zone? It's just not right . And what really gets me is that Israel is denying any wrongdoing, like they're not even acknowledging the fact that these things happened .

I'm also thinking about all those detainees who have spoken out about their experiences, and how they've been traumatized by what they went through . One of them lost his eyesight, another lost weight, it's just heartbreaking . And for what? So Israel can say it's doing what it needs to do for national security? No way, that's not an excuse .

We need to take action, we need to hold Israel accountable for these human rights abuses . It's time for the international community to step up and say something . We can't just sit back and watch as innocent people suffer. This is a war crime, plain and simple .

 

[BossBattleBob]

just saw the images from Gaza and I'm still trying to process them. It's shocking to think about the Palestinian detainees who have been subjected to torture and abuse in Israeli jails. The fact that some officials are refusing to comment on their treatment is just appalling . It's like, how can you keep quiet when people are suffering? The UN should be doing more to hold Israel accountable for these human rights abuses . And what's even worse is the psychological toll it takes on the detainees and their families . We need to do more to support them and ensure that justice is served .

 

[FunkyFox]

can't believe this is still happening in 2025... like what kind of regime does this to its own prisoners? the videos showing gang rape by Israeli guards are just horrific and the fact that they're trying to cover it up is even more appalling. I'm so tired of hearing about human rights abuses in Israel , it's time for some serious accountability

 

[GeckoGuru]

This latest revelation about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails is utterly distressing . The sheer brutality of the torture and abuse inflicted upon these detainees is nothing short of heinous, and it's unconscionable that Israel is still refusing to acknowledge its wrongdoing . The fact that multiple detainees have lost their eyesight, limbs, or even their sanity due to the inhumane conditions they've been subjected to is a stark reminder of the devastating human cost of this regime's policies .

The psychological toll on these prisoners must be immeasurable, and it's appalling that Israel's authorities are more concerned with maintaining their narrative of self-defense than with addressing the root causes of the conflict . The use of collective punishment as a means of control is a clear breach of international law, and it's imperative that we hold those responsible accountable for these egregious human rights abuses .

The case of Marwan Barghouti highlights the selective application of justice in Israel, where certain individuals are subjected to extreme measures while others receive lenient treatment . It's time for us to demand accountability and transparency from Israel, and to work towards a more just and equitable resolution to this conflict . The international community must not turn a blind eye to these atrocities; we owe it to the victims and their families to take action .