Rights Groups allege Systematic Abuse in Israeli Detention Camps: Calls for Reform After Detainee Testimonies

After Israel's Supreme Court demanded improved conditions at detention facilities for Palestinians, new camps showed continued abuse, claims Israeli rights groups. With testimonies revealing mistreatment like beatings and inadequate healthcare, groups are urging court intervention to enforce humane practices. The military asserts compliance with international law, but controversy persists.

Under scrutiny from Israel's Supreme Court to address abuses at detention facilities for Palestinians apprehended in Gaza, the military relocated hundreds of detainees to newly established camps. However, according to Israeli human rights organizations, these new camps continue to perpetuate similar mistreatment, prompting a renewed legal challenge against the military for reform.

Detainee testimonies collected by rights groups suggest ongoing offenses such as physical abuse, restrictive conditions, and inadequate healthcare even after relocation. Groups like Hamoked, petitioning for intervention, argue the military has merely shifted where these abuses occur rather than rectifying them. The military denies systematic abuse claims but is facing increased pressure for transparency.

With Israel's Supreme Court setting a deadline for the military's response, the situation highlights a broader call for accountability and improvement in detention practices amid conflicting narratives from the state and humanitarian groups. The continuing testimonies and legal actions reflect a complex human rights issue that demands attention and resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)