Gaza activist tells of beating and abuse in Israeli detention
A CNN screen grab showing Palestinian prisoners stripped to their underwear and kneeling in the streets of Gaza. Photograph: CNN
Human rights worker Ayman Lubbad is among the Palestinian prisoners claiming abuse in Israeli custody, where six have died
• Ayman Lubbad, a Gaza-based human rights activist, has not seen his family for over a month after being detained by Israeli forces.
• Lubbad claims he was tortured and humiliated during his week-long detention, describing various instances of abuse.
• At least six Palestinian detainees have died, and one autopsy revealed serious injuries, according to Haaretz newspaper.
• Investigations by Reuters and +972 magazine uncovered torture methods such as electric shocks, burns, stress positions, and sleep deprivation.
• The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) state that allegations of improper conduct in detention are thoroughly investigated.
• Lubbad's family remains in northern Beit Lahia, separated due to Israeli military restrictions on Palestinian movement.
• On December 7, Israeli military ordered residents in Lubbad's area to undress, leading to photos of nearly naked men kneeling in the street.
• The incident prompted global outrage, with the U.S. describing the images as "deeply disturbing."
• Lubbad was released without charges in Rafah, while his family faced challenges in reuniting due to dangerous travel conditions.
• After release, Lubbad faced further interrogations and threats, and an Israeli airstrike killed his brother an hour after he returned to Gaza.
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