Allegations of Systematic Abuse at Israel's Sde Teiman Prison Spark Outcry

Human rights groups and international bodies demand accountability amid reports of torture, rape, and severe mistreatment of Palestinian detainees.

Sde Teiman prison has been accused of severe abuses, including torture, sexual assault, and inhumane conditions.
Israeli and international human rights organizations have called for the facility's closure and independent investigations.
Recent reports highlight the involvement of Israeli soldiers and far-right politicians in defending accused perpetrators.
The U.S. State Department has urged Israel to investigate the allegations but stopped short of demanding an independent inquiry.
B’Tselem and other rights groups describe the abuses as part of a broader pattern of mistreatment across Israeli detention facilities.