'Israeli' Channel 13 airs report showing harsh treatment of Palestinian detainees
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- 'Israeli' Channel 13 broadcasts harsh treatment of Palestinian detainees at Rakevet Prison.
- Detainees face nightly raids, shackling, humiliation, and exposure to Gaza destruction images.
'Israeli' Channel 13 aired footage showing severe mistreatment of Palestinian detainees inside Rakevet Prison, an underground wing of the Nitzan prison complex in central 'Israel'. Dozens of Palestinians have been held there since October 7, 2023.
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Nightly Raids and Psychological Abuse
The broadcast shows detainees forced face-down during cell raids, shackled, and humiliated while 'Israeli' guards shout orders. Police dogs are used inside the cramped underground cells, and images of Gaza’s destruction are displayed, adding a psychological layer of pressure on prisoners.
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The prison wing, the most heavily guarded in 'Israel', enforces strict deprivation measures. Detainees experience limited outdoor time, surprise nighttime searches, and bans on daytime rest, according to the report.
Potential Death Sentences
The footage also raises concerns about the possible imposition of capital punishment. Dozens of detainees in this wing could face death sentences if pending 'Israeli' legislation allowing executions is approved.
International Concerns
Critics have condemned the broadcast as evidence of systematic mistreatment and psychological abuse of Palestinian detainees. Unlike previous leaked footage, the report was openly aired on 'Israeli' television, highlighting official methods used against detainees.
The report intensifies ongoing scrutiny over human rights violations under 'Israeli' custody, especially in the context of the broader conflict and treatment of Palestinians in detention.
