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Since the turn of the millennium, a staggering 13,000 Palestinian children have been thrust into a labyrinth of arbitrary detention, interrogation, and imprisonment by Israeli authorities. This figure, far from being a mere statistic, represents a generation of young lives disrupted, dreams deferred, and childhoods stolen under the harsh glare of military occupation.
The scale of this crisis is breathtaking. Each year, between 500 and 700 Palestinian minors find themselves ensnared in the Israeli military court system, a judicial apparatus that has been widely criticized for its lack of due process and failure to meet international standards for juvenile justice. These children, some as young as 12, face a bewildering and often traumatic journey through a system designed for adults, not vulnerable youths.
An estimated 500–700 Palestinian children are detained by Israeli forces every year.
As of September
Around 13,000 Palestinian children have been arbitrarily detained, interrogated, tried in military courts and imprisoned since 2000.
86% of detained Palestinian children reported being beaten in Israeli detention.
69% of detained Palestinian children reported being strip-searched.
59% of detained children were arrested at night, based on testimonies from 766 children between 2016–2022.
97% of detained children reported having their hands bound.
86% of detained children reported being blindfolded.
An estimated 460 Palestinian children were detained in about five months following October 7, 2023.
As of January 2024, about 9,000 Palestinians total were being held in Israeli jails, up from 5,250 before October 7, 2023.
The process often begins in the dead of night. According to testimonies collected from 766 children between 2016 and 2022, a chilling 59% reported being arrested during nighttime raids. Picture the scene: armed soldiers bursting into family homes, dragging bleary-eyed children from their beds, leaving parents helpless and communities traumatized.
Once in custody, the ordeal intensifies. A shocking 86% of detained Palestinian children reported being subjected to physical violence. The methods of restraint are equally disturbing, with 97% reporting having their hands bound and 86% being blindfolded. These are not the practices of a system designed to rehabilitate; they are the hallmarks of one intended to intimidate and break the spirit.
The interrogation process itself is a crucible of fear and coercion. Children frequently face questioning without the presence of a parent or legal counsel, a clear violation of international norms. Under such pressure, it’s little wonder that many sign confessions in a language they don’t understand — Hebrew — just to end the ordeal.
The long-term impacts of this system are profound and far-reaching. Education is disrupted, family bonds are strained, and the psychological scars can last a lifetime. A study by the Palestinian Counseling Center found that 75% of former child detainees exhibited symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
As of September 2023, the Israel Prison Service reported 146 Palestinian minors in custody on “security” grounds. This number, while lower than historical peaks, still represents 146 childhoods interrupted, 146 families in anguish.
The international community has not remained silent. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has repeatedly called on Israel to end night arrests, ensure access to lawyers, and prohibit the use of solitary confinement for minors. Yet, the practice continues.
The surge in detentions following October 7, 2023, is particularly alarming. In just five months, an estimated 460 Palestinian children were detained, highlighting how quickly progress can be reversed in times of heightened conflict.
This system of juvenile detention is not just a legal issue; it’s a moral crisis that strikes at the heart of human rights principles. Each child detained represents a failure to protect the most vulnerable, a betrayal of the promise of childhood, and a potential seed of future conflict
Recent Reports of Torture
Recent reports have shed light on deeply troubling allegations of widespread torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces in Gaza.According to a UN human rights office report, thousands of Palestinians, including medical personnel and children, have been arbitrarily detained since the conflict’s escalation in October 2023. Detainees have reported being subjected to horrific treatment, including being confined in cage-like environments, stripped and left in diapers for extended periods, and enduring various forms of physical and psychological torture.
Accounts describe practices such as waterboarding, electric shocks, and the use of attack dogs. Human Rights Watch has documented specific cases of medical workers being tortured and threatened with sexual violence.
The scale of these allegations is staggering, with at least 53 Palestinian detainees reported to have died in custody. International observers, including the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, have called these actions a “blatant breach of international human rights law and humanitarian law.”
Despite Israel’s claims of adhering to international standards, the mounting evidence suggests a systemic problem of detainee abuse, raising serious concerns about human rights violations and the need for immediate, independent investigations and accountability.
Don't forget about the rapes that undoubtedly happen.
In case anyone missed it, International Court of Justice declares "israel"'s occupation illegal
"israel" - In case anyone missed it, International Court of Justice declares "israel"'s occupation illegal
International Court of Justice declares "israel"'s occupation illegal https://old.bitchute.com/video/cShaz20E0LUE Will the International Court of Justice finally give a Verdict against Israel’s Illegal Squatting in Palestine...
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World "leaders" don't want "israel" punished
"israel" - World "leaders" don't want "israel" punished
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In case we missed it - another Aid convoy strike
"israel" - In case we missed it - another Aid convoy strike
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For or Against Defending Israel, Stamping-out anti-Semitism and Supporting Jews? Here's Why.
For or Against Defending Israel, Stamping-out anti-Semitism and Supporting Jews? Here's Why.
This OP is a placeholder because I can't edit my posts. This animated .gif below can be this thread's thumbnail. I made this animated .gif back in November 2015 - with some old links! I have put the .gif in spoiler tags because it contains some flashes, so it might be an epilepsy trigger. I...
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I also realise that these Palestinians are praying to "allah", in order to save them from the jew. Of course, the muslims don't know that the jew is using their Brain Energies, and the jew's own egregore, to further damn those very same Palestinians; the Palestinians are damning themselves - and the jew knows that and uses it...
