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NYT Claims Systematic Prison Abuse; Israel Rejects Allegations

5/12/2026

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NYT Claims Abuse

A New York Times column claimed systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.
Israel's prison service and foreign ministry denied the abuse claims, saying activists Thiago Avila and Abu Keshek were lawfully detained.
Nicholas Kristof cited interviews with 14 detainees and a 49-page UN report on sexualised torture.
The UN Rapporteur’s March 2026 report said Israel pursued torture tied to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s policies.

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NYT Claims Abuse

A New York Times column claimed systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.
Israel's prison service and foreign ministry denied the abuse claims, saying activists Thiago Avila and Abu Keshek were lawfully detained.
Nicholas Kristof cited interviews with 14 detainees and a 49-page UN report on sexualised torture.
The UN Rapporteur’s March 2026 report said Israel pursued torture tied to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s policies.

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