Recent reports from a military base turned detention center in Israel's Negev desert have shed light on disturbing conditions faced by Palestinian detainees. An Israeli source working at the facility revealed harrowing details of the treatment of detainees, painting a grim picture of the environment.
The source described rows of men in gray tracksuits, blindfolded and sitting on thin mattresses within barbed wire enclosures. They were forbidden from speaking to each other, forced to sit upright without moving or peeking under their blindfold. Guards were reportedly instructed to silence the detainees and punish those deemed problematic.
Furthermore, allegations suggest that medical care at the facility was severely lacking. There were accounts of doctors amputating prisoners' limbs due to injuries from constant handcuffing, and medical procedures being performed by underqualified personnel. The facility was described as a challenging environment for interns, with neglected wounds emitting a putrid stench.
The facility, known as the Sde Teiman desert camp, is located 18 miles from the Gaza frontier and reportedly holds Palestinian detainees from Gaza. It consists of enclosures where detainees are subjected to extreme physical restraint, as well as a field hospital where wounded individuals are strapped to beds, wearing diapers, and fed through straws.
These revelations come from three Israeli whistleblowers who spoke out at great personal risk, highlighting the potential legal repercussions and backlash from groups supportive of Israel's policies in Gaza. The allegations raise concerns about the treatment of detainees and the conditions within the facility, prompting calls for further investigation and accountability.
