Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights

November 10, 2025

New testimonies from released detainees

On November 10, 2025, a human rights organization published information about testimonies it received from Palestinian detainees released from Israeli detention facilities. These testimonies included allegations of torture, humiliation, sexual violence, and harsh detention conditions. These allegations warrant a specialized investigation that respects the safety of the victims and the confidentiality of their information.

Impact of reported violations

Experiences of detention and violence can leave lasting physical and psychological scars on survivors, and the burden of recovery is compounded by the already strained health and psychosocial support services in Gaza. Families also need to know the fate of their loved ones and have access to legal communication with them.

Basic rights of detainees

International law prohibits torture, cruel and degrading treatment, and sexual violence. It imposes obligations regarding the humane treatment of detainees, the provision of healthcare, and access to independent oversight and legal safeguards.

Care and accountability

The response requires providing specialized medical and psychological treatment when needed, preserving evidence in accordance with standards that respect consent and confidentiality, and conducting independent investigations into serious allegations. The collection of statements may not be attributed to any party other than the one who actually conducted it.

The featured image is for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the event itself. A damaged street in downtown Gaza City, February 2025. This is an archive photo and does not show the detention. Photo by: Jaber Jihad Badwan, License CC BY-SA 4.0 — Image page.