Hamas condemns 'Israeli' abuse of Palestinian detainees in Ofer prison
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- Hamas condemns alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees in Ofer Prison and calls for urgent international intervention.
Hamas has issued a statement condemning what it described as the broadcast of footage by 'Israeli' authorities showing the mistreatment of Palestinian detainees inside Ofer Prison.
In the statement, the movement accused 'Israel' of carrying out “brutal abuse” against prisoners and said the actions amounted to a new war crime. It alleged that the practices were conducted under the direct supervision of 'Israel’s' National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, whom it described as an extremist figure.
Hamas said the reported treatment violated international humanitarian law and conventions that guarantee prisoners’ rights and protect them from torture and degrading treatment.
Criticism of international silence
The group also criticized what it called “international silence” regarding the conditions of Palestinian detainees. It argued that the lack of decisive global action, combined with 'Israeli' legislative moves related to the death penalty, amounted to a green light for further abuses.
According to the statement, the alleged violations in prisons are part of a broader pattern of policies targeting Palestinians. Hamas described the situation inside detention facilities as systematic “physical and psychological liquidation” aimed at breaking prisoners’ will.
Calls for international action
Hamas urged governments, international institutions and human rights organizations to take urgent diplomatic and legal steps to protect detainees. It called for accountability through international courts for what it described as grave violations against Palestinian detainees.
Commitment to prisoners’ cause
Concluding its statement, Hamas said the issue of prisoners would remain a central priority and vowed not to abandon what it termed a just cause, regardless of the sacrifices involved.
The group added that Palestinians at home and abroad would continue their efforts until detainees achieve what it described as full freedom.
