An Account of Abuse: The Experience of a Palestinian Detainee in an Israeli Prison

An Account of Abuse: The Experience of a Palestinian Detainee in an Israeli Prison

Moazzaz Obayyat, a Palestinian detainee, bravely recounts the abuse and torture he suffered while in Israeli jails. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim, Obayyat shares the harrowing details of his nine months in Israeli prisons.

Since the onset of the Gaza conflict in October, Israeli forces have arrested over 9,700 Palestinians in the West Bank. Many detainees like Obayyat have reported experiencing mistreatment and torture during their time in Israeli custody.

The testimonies of individuals like Obayyat shed light on the human rights abuses faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. These reports highlight the urgent need for greater accountability and oversight in the treatment of detainees.

As the international community continues to monitor the situation in the occupied territories, the stories of individuals like Moazzaz Obayyat serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.

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Video “A Palestinian detainee recounts abuse suffered in Israeli Jail” was uploaded on 07/10/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English