Sexual Violence in Israeli Prisons: What History Tells Us

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Al Jazeera examines sexual violence against Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, arguing that accounts of abuse in custody extend far beyond the post-October 7 period. The piece contextualizes recent allegations within a longer historical pattern, drawing on documented cases and testimonies to show that mistreatment in detention has been a persistent issue rather than a recent phenomenon. By framing the discussion historically, the report challenges narratives that treat prison violence as novel or exceptional to the current conflict.