‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons
Summary
Multiple reports say that Israeli soldiers have used rape and sexual abuse against Palestinian prisoners, especially since the conflict escalated in October 2023. Victims and human rights groups describe this as widespread and systematic, but no Israeli soldiers or guards have been convicted for these acts.Key Facts
- Muhammad al-Bakri, a Palestinian prisoner, described being raped and abused by Israeli soldiers in April 2024.
- Witnesses say soldiers used dogs during sexual abuses in prisons.
- Human rights groups like Palestinian Centre for Human Rights and Amnesty International have documented similar testimonies for years.
- The United Nations reported “systematic” sexual violence by Israel since October 7, 2023.
- Israel was added to the UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones in May 2025.
- No Israeli soldiers or guards have been legally convicted of sexual abuse against Palestinians.
- Israel arrested 10 security officers after a leaked video showed a prisoner’s rape in July 2024, but later dropped all charges.
- The officer who leaked the video was arrested, and Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned her actions.
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