Israeli prisons are akin to ‘torture camps’, Israeli rights group finds

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 20, 2026 at 01:20 PM

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An Israeli human rights group, B'Tselem, released a report on January 20, 2026, alleging systematic abuse and dozens of deaths of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails since October 2023. The report states that at least 84 Palestinian prisoners have died due to physical and psychological violence, inhumane conditions, starvation, and denial of medical treatment. B'Tselem's findings are based on testimonies from released prisoners and data from other human rights organizations. The report highlights that Israeli authorities are withholding the bodies of 80 deceased prisoners. B'Tselem estimates that approximately 9,200 Palestinians are currently detained in Israeli facilities, with many experiencing brutality during interrogations and sexual violence.

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Jerusalem 40% Yuli Novak 50% Ofer military prison 60% West Bank 60% Gaza Strip 70% Israel ×680% Palestinians ×485% B'Tselem ×590%

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palestinian prisoners 100% israeli prisons 90% abuse 80% human rights 70% torture 70% b'tselem 60% west bank 50% gaza strip 50% denial of medical treatment 40% sexual violence 40%