At least 98 Palestinian have died in Israeli detention during Gaza war

At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since the Gaza war erupted in October 2023, a rights group said on Monday, alleging torture and medical neglect and calling for an international investigation.



A report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel, entitled "Death Sentence for Palestinians in Custody," said at least 46 died in Israel Prison Service facilities and 52, all from the Gaza Strip, died in military custody.



The treatment has persisted despite the ceasefire in Gaza declared last month, the report said. The group, founded by Israeli physicians, described the toll as unprecedented and said the actual figure may be higher.



PHRI said initial post-mortem findings and testimonies pointed to a pattern of severe abuse, including head injuries, internal bleeding and broken ribs, as well as extreme malnutrition and denial of lifesaving care.