Israeli Military Probes Palestinian Detainee Abuse Amid Torture, Executions Allegations

The Israeli military is facing scrutiny after the resignation of its top lawyer amid an investigation into leaked footage showing severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman military base. The case involves five reservist soldiers charged with violently mistreating a detainee, causing serious injuries. Concurrently, medical and field evidence indicates that several Palestinians were executed following torture, restraint, and being run over by Israeli military vehicles, with many bodies returned to Gaza showing signs of such abuse. The Palestinian Prisoners’ Information Office condemned the handling of these bodies, describing it as a deliberate policy to humiliate Palestinians and a violation of international law. An aid worker who inspected some of the returned bodies reported severe signs of torture, including binding, contorted limbs, and disfigurement. These developments occur amid an ongoing hostage exchange and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the human cost of the conflict and raising serious humanitarian concerns.