US Groups Demand Release American-Palestinian Teen Israel Detains Amid Gaza Hostage Crisis

Human rights groups have urgently called on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to secure the release of Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, a 16-year-old American-Palestinian held in Israeli prisons under deteriorating health conditions. Protests in Israel demand a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, with families urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate despite opposition from far-right coalition members. New images reveal the abduction of Israeli soldier Nimrod Cohen during a Hamas attack, with his family accusing the government of neglect. Palestinian teenagers detained by Israeli forces report severe torture and sexual abuse, including beatings, electric shocks, and humiliations during interrogations. Meanwhile, Israel has released 13 Palestinians from military detention amidst ongoing accusations of widespread abuse and harsh prison conditions. The situation highlights the escalating human rights concerns amid the conflict, involving both Palestinian detainees and Israeli hostages.