Summary
A United Nations expert, Francesca Albanese, claims that Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians in custody. Her report alleges severe physical and psychological abuse since October 7, 2023, in the occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese has called for international action against such practices.
Key Facts
- Francesca Albanese is the UN’s special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Her report claims that since October 7, 2023, Palestinians in custody have faced harsh physical and psychological mistreatment.
- The report suggests these actions are a form of collective punishment.
- The report cites practices like beatings, sexual violence, and deprivation as forms of torture.
- Albanese gathered written submissions, including at least 300 testimonies.
- More than 18,500 Palestinians have been arrested since October 2023, including 1,500 children.
- About 9,000 Palestinians remain in detention, with over 4,000 reported as disappeared.
- Albanese urges the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for some Israeli ministers.
