The White House has expressed deep concern over reports of the torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons, particularly at the Sde Teman military base detention center. Following a disturbing report released by B'Tselem, which documented numerous cases of violations, the U.S. government has called for a thorough investigation into these allegations. The report, titled 'Welcome to Hell,' outlines a systematic pattern of abuse, including torture and sexual assault, that has allegedly been perpetrated against Palestinian prisoners since the escalation of conflict in Gaza on October 7th.
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, 'We support an investigation conducted by the Israeli army into the violations committed by its soldiers against Palestinian detainees.' This statement underscores the growing international scrutiny over Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners, with B'Tselem asserting that at least 60 detainees have died in custody since the onset of the recent conflict.
The report highlights a troubling trend, describing Israeli prisons as 'torture camps' that violate international law and constitute war crimes. Leaked footage from Sde Teman prison has further fueled outrage, showing a soldier committing sexual assault against a Palestinian detainee while attempting to evade detection from surveillance cameras. These revelations have sparked calls for urgent reforms and accountability within the Israeli military justice system.
