A Disturbing Account
In the heart of Israel's Negev desert, a military base doubles as a detention center, shrouded in secrecy and now facing scrutiny following disturbing accounts from whistleblowers. An exclusive CNN report sheds light on the alleged inhumane conditions and treatment of Palestinian prisoners held within its walls.
Whistleblowers paint a grim picture of the Sde Teiman camp, where detainees are subjected to extreme physical restraint, inadequate medical care, and psychological abuse. Photos captured by an Israeli employee reveal rows of men clad in gray tracksuits, blindfolded, and seated on thin mattresses surrounded by barbed wire under harsh floodlights. The air is thick with a putrid stench, and detainees mumble quietly, forbidden from moving, speaking, or even peeking under their blindfolds.
These prisoners, allegedly captured during Israel's invasion of Gaza, are reportedly stripped of their humanity. Beatings are described as acts of revenge rather than methods of extracting intelligence. One medic at the camp reveals that prisoners often suffer limb amputations due to untreated wounds and constant handcuffing. Another whistleblower describes the field hospital, where wounded prisoners are restrained to their beds, wearing diapers, and fed through straws.
"When they removed my blindfold, I could see the extent of the humiliation and abasement... I could see the extent to which they saw us not as human beings but as animals."
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded to CNN's investigation, stating that they ensure proper conduct towards detainees and investigate any allegations of misconduct. They deny knowledge of unlawful handcuffing or prisoners being stripped or held in diapers, claiming that detainees receive their clothing once they no longer pose a security risk. However, they did not explicitly deny the reports.
CNN has requested access to the Sde Teiman base to further investigate the conditions inside the camp. The disturbing accounts from whistleblowers raise serious concerns about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners and demand a thorough investigation into the allegations of abuse and inhumane conditions.
6 Comments
Muchacho
The IDF's response is not enough - we need concrete action to address these allegations.
KittyKat
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Eugene Alta
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