cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/62040225

Israel’s prison system has become a “network of torture camps” targeting Palestinians, according to new findings released by B’Tselem.

The report details widespread abuse, deaths in custody and what the rights group describes as a deliberate state policy of violence.

It said on Tuesday that at least 84 Palestinians, including one child, have died in Israeli detention facilities since October 2023.

B’Tselem stressed that the real figure is likely far higher, as many cases remain unverified or concealed.

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