Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lorenzo TondoFebruary 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM

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A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists alleges that almost 60 Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli prisons since October 7, 2023, have experienced severe abuse. Based on interviews, photographs, and medical records, the report details consistent accounts of torture, including beatings, starvation, sexual violence, and medical neglect. Journalists like Sami al-Sai and Shadi Abu Sido described specific instances of sexual assault and physical violence while in custody at facilities like Megiddo and Sde Teiman. Mohammad al-Atrash reported a mass assault at Ofer prison. The Israeli prison service and the Israel Defense Forces have strongly denied the allegations.

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Al-Fajer TV 40% Anne Liedtke 40% Megiddo prison 50% Al Jazeera Mubasher 50% Shadi Abu Sido ×260% Israeli prison service 60% Sami al-Sai ×260% Gaza ×260% Israeli soldiers ×270% Committee to Protect Journalists 70% Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 70% Hamas 80%

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palestinian journalists 100% torture 90% israeli prisons 80% sexual violence 80% abuse 70% detention 60% committee to protect journalists 50% israeli defense forces 50% prison conditions 40%

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Very Negative

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Gaza

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