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Haaretz Slams Ben Gvir, Calls Prison Conditions Torture
An editorial in Haaretz has sharply criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and the Israel Prison Service, calling security prisons "torture facilities" due to alleged mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners.
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What happened
- 01Haaretz editorial calls Israeli prisons "torture facilities" for Palestinian inmates.
- 02The editorial cites alleged hunger, violence, and humiliation since October 7.
- 03Hiba Alawi's case details severe food shortages and physical abuse by guards.
- 04Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is accused of exploiting prison policies for political gain.
- 05Conditions are compared to the treatment of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.
The newspaper detailed claims of severe food shortages, violence, and humiliation, citing the case of Hiba Alawi. Haaretz accused Ben Gvir of exploiting prison policies for electoral purposes, stating that conditions have deteriorated significantly since October 7.
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