‘Horrific’ torture of Palestinian detainees in Gaza detailed in new report

The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has gathered evidence of “horrific crimes” committed by Israeli forces who routinely subjected Palestinians to enforced disappearance, murder, torture, inhuman treatment and sexual violence.

The Geneva-based group interviewed more than 100 Palestinians and their testimonies confirmed the Israeli use of physical and psychological torture against Palestinian civilian detainees, including “beatings with the intent to kill, sexual violence, electrocution, blindfolding, and long-term hand and foot shackles”, said.

“Israel also denied them access to food and medical care, including critical and life-saving care, spat and urinated on detainees, and committed other cruel and degrading acts,” it said.