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flag UN rapporteur accuses Israel of systematic torture and detention of Palestinians since Oct. 7, citing 300+ testimonies.

flag UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has accused Israel of systematically torturing Palestinians since October 7, 2023, citing widespread abuse including beatings, sexual violence, starvation, and enforced disappearances. flag Her report, based on over 300 testimonies, details the arrest of more than 18,500 Palestinians, including at least 1,500 children, with over 9,000 still detained and more than 4,000 reported missing. flag Albanese described Israel’s detention system as a regime of terror and collective punishment, violating international law, and called for ICC arrest warrants for top officials. flag While condemning violence by all parties, the report focuses on Israeli conduct. flag Israel and some allies have criticized her, alleging bias, but Albanese maintains her work is evidence-based. flag The findings are set for presentation to the UN Human Rights Council.

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