The Complex Reality of Hamas Prisoners in Israeli Detention

Reports of abuse and mistreatment, including severe torture, are consistently documented by Palestinian and international human rights bodies. Accounts from released prisoners and institutional reports cite methods such as stress positions, sleep and food deprivation, exposure to extreme temperatures, prolonged solitary confinement, and severe beatings—particularly during the interrogation phase. While Israeli authorities deny institutionalized abuse, internal investigations and the testimonies of human rights experts frequently point to a culture of impunity in security interrogation facilities. This alleged use of physical and psychological pressure fundamentally violates the UN Convention Against Torture, casting a dark shadow over Israel's detention practices.