Allegations of Abuse at Israeli Detention Facility Spark Controversy

The Israeli military is interrogating nine soldiers due to allegations of severe abuse at the Sde Teiman facility, where numerous Palestinian detainees have been held amidst the Gaza conflict. Reports of mistreatment have surfaced despite denials from Israel, stirring protests and raising questions regarding accountability.

The Israeli military announced on Monday that it is questioning nine soldiers over allegations of significant abuse of a detainee at the Sde Teiman facility, a detention center for Palestinian prisoners during the Gaza conflict.

Details about the alleged abuse remain undisclosed, with the military's top legal official opening an investigation. Reports from The Associated Press and various rights groups have highlighted poor conditions at Sde Teiman, Israel's largest detention center.

Earlier this year, a UNRWA report mentioned detainees alleging ill-treatment in Israeli custody, though without specifying the facility. The Israeli military typically denies abusing detainees, yet moved to transfer many Palestinians out of Sde Teiman and upgrade the facility following accusations of harsh treatment.

(With inputs from agencies.)