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Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons
Former detainees tell Al Jazeera they were routinely sexually abused, starved and attacked by dogs.
![Mohammed Al-Bakri: “We are handcuffed … our hands were behind our backs and our legs were bound and we were blindfolded.” [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mohammed-Zaki-Al-Bakri-copy-1780559022-1781015204.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse, sexual assault in Israeli detention
Organisers of Global Sumud Flotilla say foreign activists report at least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape.
France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor
French magistrates investigate possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
From: UpFront
Francesca Albanese on Israeli sexual violence suffered by Palestinians
Francesca Albanese speaks to Redi Tlhabi about sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces.
Published On 16 May 2026
Palestinians face ‘systematic’ torture, sexual violence in Israeli prisons
Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse.
US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians
Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers, settlers displacing Palestinians in occupied West Bank.
Israeli sexual violence is pushing Palestinians from West Bank: Report
NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers.
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old girl
Singer faces first-degree murder and additional charges that could lead to life without parole or the death penalty.
‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump
The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.
Israeli army says soldiers accused of sexual assault to return to duty
Some of the reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee have started combat roles, reports Israeli Army Radio.
