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Eugene

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1. Released Palestinians allege abuse in Israeli jails

Fri Dec 1, 2023, 07:41 AM

Dec 2023

Source: BBC

Released Palestinians allege abuse in Israeli jails

1 December 2023

By Lucy Williamson
BBC News, Jenin, West Bank

Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails say that guards carried out abuse and collective punishment in the weeks after the Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October.

They have described being hit with sticks, having muzzled dogs set on them, and their clothes, food and blankets taken away.

One female prisoner has said she was threatened with rape, and that guards twice tear-gassed inmates inside the cells.

The BBC spoke to six people in total, all of whom said they were beaten before leaving jail.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67581915

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Israeli prisoner release shines light on system of detaining Palestinians without charge [View all] Eugene Dec 2023 OP

Released Palestinians allege abuse in Israeli jails Eugene Dec 2023 #1

I think the youngest Palestinian released had been imprisoned for several years since she was 8. Lonestarblue Dec 2023 #2

The media never stops talking about the Israeli hostages, but never mention the Palestinians RAB910 Dec 2023 #3

You are probably referring to Marah Bakir. She was arrested when she was 18 Beastly Boy Dec 2023 #4