Palestinian journalist recounts rape and torture in Israeli prison

Warning: Distressing content. Palestinian journalist Sami al-Saai has described being tortured and raped while detained in Israel’s Megiddo prison. Al-Saai was detained by Israeli forces on 23 February 2024. He also described the torture and sexual abuse endured by other prisoners at the hands of Israeli soldiers and prison guards, particularly detainees from Gaza. At least 9,300 Palestinians are currently reported to be held in Israeli prisons, though the actual figure is believed to be higher, as Israel withholds information on hundreds of people seized in Gaza. While abuses in Israeli detention have long been documented, reports of torture and prisoner deaths have surged since October 2023. At least 100 deaths have been documented under such conditions, though Palestinian groups say the actual number is likely higher due to Israel’s withholding of information. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye