torture

People sit next to a row of graves, filled with bodies in white shrouds

Hind Rajab's killers named in ICC filing

Nora Barrows-Friedman 24 October 2025

Israel has committed at least 80 violations of the ceasefire since it came into effect. Read more about Hind Rajab's killers named in ICC filing

A small boy with dust, ash and blood on his face looks at the camera as he is being held by a woman inside an ambulance.

Israel could destroy Gaza City within 60 days

Nora Barrows-Friedman 5 September 2025

Five Palestinian boys remain missing after being abducted by Israeli soldiers at aid points in Gaza. Read more about Israel could destroy Gaza City within 60 days

Boys sit on the burned-out shell of a car. In the background are some tents and destroyed buildings.

Israel abducted starving children at Gaza "aid" sites, then tortured them

Nora Barrows-Friedman 1 August 2025

1,200 Palestinian elders have died from Israel’s starvation policy. Read more about Israel abducted starving children at Gaza "aid" sites, then tortured them

During the day, a man poses in a navy jacket in front of a pile of rubble, a blue sky seen in between buildings

Starvation and solitary confinement: 14 months in Israeli prison

Abdullah Younis 3 April 2025

Journalist Ahmad Shaqoura was beaten with an iron rod and imprisoned in a black-walled cell. Read more about Starvation and solitary confinement: 14 months in Israeli prison

How a doctor treated Palestinian victims of Israeli torture

Nora Barrows-Friedman 20 March 2025

Dr. Sarah Lalonde describes methods of medical care when there are no basic supplies available due to Israel’s siege. Read more about How a doctor treated Palestinian victims of Israeli torture

Men blindfolded and bound sit or stand behind razor wire fence

Israel still can't find any 7 October rape victims, prosecutor admits

Ali Abunimah 6 January 2025

Senior prosecutor urged death penalty for Palestinians accused of stealing avocados. Read more about Israel still can't find any 7 October rape victims, prosecutor admits

Woman seen from chest up speaks while wearing a headset microphone

Is UN torture expert overlooking Israeli abuses?

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 December 2024

Palestinian human rights groups say they’ve been ignored by Alice Jill Edwards. Read more about Is UN torture expert overlooking Israeli abuses?

A man, face unseen, sits with his hands on his knees

Three stories of Israeli detention

Tareq Zaqout 19 December 2024

Physical and psychological torture, arbitrary capture, coercive interrogations mark time in Israel’s notorious detention centers. Read more about Three stories of Israeli detention

A young man smiles at the camera

Diabetic singer died days after taken to Sde Teiman

Aseel Mousa 5 October 2024

Brother searches for answers believing “kind person to everyone” was tortured and killed. Read more about Diabetic singer died days after taken to Sde Teiman

A group of masked and armed people pose with two Israeli legislators

Sexual abuse revelations might bring outcry but little change

Mati Yanikov 12 September 2024

Show trials will deflect attention for a while, but support for torture and the complete dehumanization of the Palestinian people will continue to mainstream. Read more about Sexual abuse revelations might bring outcry but little change