'Testimonies of sexual abuse of Palestinians in jails are horrendous': Report

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI) said in a statement that the "numerous testimonies of sexual abuse in detention facilities are horrendous, and require action".

Israeli authorities are systematically abusing Palestinians in torture camps, subjecting them to severe violence and sexual assault, B'Tselem said on Monday.

In a new 118-page report, the Israeli rights group accused the government of conducting a policy of institutionalised abuse and torture against all Palestinian detainees since 7 October when the war broke out.

"Sexual violence has no 'context', and is never allowed under any circumstances, including in investigation or punishment of the worst of our enemies. It is our duty to guard our moral and legal boundaries even when the rage and pain are bubbling," ARCCI wrote.