Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals
Summary
Israel’s Supreme Court has allowed the use of torture by law. An Al Jazeera documentary investigates reports of sexual violence, torture, and mistreatment against Palestinian prisoners by Israeli authorities. Experts and rights groups say these actions have been used regularly for many years.Key Facts
- Israel is the only country to legalize torture through its Supreme Court.
- The documentary "Bodies of Evidence" was made by Al Jazeera to explore these abuses.
- The film looks at sexual violence, torture, and degrading treatment against Palestinian detainees.
- Human rights groups and experts say these practices have been used systematically by Israeli military, intelligence, and prison officials.
- The documentary features experts, legal professionals, and survivors (with some identities kept secret).
- An expert who has studied these violations since 1983 says the known information is less than 5% of what actually happened.
- The documentary aims to reveal deeper details about abuses that have lasted for decades.
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