Rights groups say photo of bound Palestinian detainee supports torture allegations

theguardian.com

A photo of a bound Palestinian detainee corroborates reports of Israeli torture, rights groups state. The image shows a man in underwear, blindfolded and tied to a rod, shared by an Israeli soldier. This treatment and public sharing of degrading images may constitute war crimes, according to human rights organizations. The Israeli military confirmed the photo's authenticity and stated an investigation is underway, acknowledging the incident does not align with their values.


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