Israel accused of 'gross disregard' over abuse

5 days ago

The United Nations special rapporteur on torture has accused Israel of showing a "gross disregard" for the humane treatment of Palestinian detainees, warning that emergency measures introduced after the October 7, 2023, had exposed prisoners to torture, sexual violence and potentially unlawful deaths. In a statement on Tuesday, the rapporteur, Alice Jill Edwards, detailed allegations of severe beatings, electrocution, stress positions,