So the reports very much ARE evidence of systemic abuse. It’s definitely not conclusive, but the only way to get that is to infiltrate or dismantle the IDF prison system, which isn’t happening any time soon.
For the five people interviewed, all five reported abuse, which is a 100% rate. It’s a very small sample, but based on the limited information available, every single prisoner is abused, and 20% witness sexual violence (which suggests another, unknown amount of prisoners are the victims).
What we know to place this in context:
Palestinians are referred to as “human animals” by defence minister Yoav Gallant
There are plenty of other examples of reported mistreatment. Search “Israeli mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners” to educate yourself further on this issue.
I think it’s fair to state as fact that Israel are mistreating their Palestinian prisoners, and all we lack are details on exactly how, how much, and how often. There are no similar reports with regards to Israeli prisoners in Israel for example, so it’s fair to say also that it’s only Palestinian prisoners who are treated this way. Since Palestinians have been the bogeyman for modern Israel since its founding, this is kind of the default position.
So the reports very much ARE evidence of systemic abuse. It’s definitely not conclusive, but the only way to get that is to infiltrate or dismantle the IDF prison system, which isn’t happening any time soon.
For the five people interviewed, all five reported abuse, which is a 100% rate. It’s a very small sample, but based on the limited information available, every single prisoner is abused, and 20% witness sexual violence (which suggests another, unknown amount of prisoners are the victims).
What we know to place this in context:
Palestinians are referred to as “human animals” by defence minister Yoav Gallant
Palestinians (not just Hamas, mind) are regularly dehumanised in Israeli discourse
There are plenty of other examples of reported mistreatment. Search “Israeli mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners” to educate yourself further on this issue.
I think it’s fair to state as fact that Israel are mistreating their Palestinian prisoners, and all we lack are details on exactly how, how much, and how often. There are no similar reports with regards to Israeli prisoners in Israel for example, so it’s fair to say also that it’s only Palestinian prisoners who are treated this way. Since Palestinians have been the bogeyman for modern Israel since its founding, this is kind of the default position.