There is a special committee that oversees starving detainees without killing themFormer Palestinian detainees Osman Said Ahmed Said and Fahd Al Shaludi, who were imprisoned in Israeli jails for many years at different times before being released in prisoner exchanges, recounted the human rights violations they experienced in Israeli prisons during a media briefing organised by the Look Inside Initiative (eri Bak Initiative) in Istanbul, Trkiye. News Analysis & Summary In a media briefing organized by the Look Inside Initiative (eri Bak Initiative) in Istanbul, Trkiye, former Palestinian detainees Osman Said Ahmed Said and Fahd Al Shaludiboth imprisoned in Israeli jails for years before being released in prisoner exchangesrecounted severe human rights violations they experienced. They described a special committee that systematically starves detainees to the brink of death without killing them, a practice they called torture and cruel, inhuman treatment. The former prisoners also detailed medical neglect, prolonged solitary confinement, physical and psychological abuse, and denial of basic rights. My opinion: Such practices, if independently verified, are egregious violations of international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions. The deliberate starvation of detainees as a method of control is inhumane and cannot be justified. The international community must demand independent investigations and hold perpetrators accountable. The testimonies from these survivors highlight the urgent need for transparent oversight of prison conditions and a renewed commitment to human rights for all detainees. Source: @trtworld on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 5,185 Likes: 21 Comments: 2 Shares: 9 Published: July 18, 2026, 5:00 pm
