Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert
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A UN expert accuses Israel of systematically torturing Palestinians in custody on an unprecedented scale.
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A UN expert has accused Israel of systematically torturing Palestinians held in custody, according to a report by Francesca Albanese that characterizes the practice as occurring on an unprecedented scale and driven by punitive collective vengeance. Albanese, a UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, bases the allegation on documented cases of detainee abuse during Israel's military operations. The charge represents one of the most serious human rights accusations leveled against Israel's detention practices and could amplify international pressure for investigations into alleged abuses. Israel has consistently disputed claims of systematic torture and maintains that its detention practices comply with international law. The report comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Israeli military conduct in Gaza and the West Bank by international human rights organizations and UN bodies.
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A UN special rapporteur's report documents allegations of detainee abuse; the charge could amplify international pressure for investigations into alleged abuses.
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