UN report alleges Israel has de facto state policy of torture

A UN report alleges Israel has a de facto state policy of organized and widespread torture against Palestinian detainees. The report details severe beatings, dog attacks, sexual violence, and humiliation, noting a lack of accountability for war crimes and a marked deterioration in detention conditions since October 2023. The UN committee expressed concern over the use of the Unlawful Combatants Law for prolonged detention without trial, including for children, and highlighted 75 Palestinian deaths in custody.