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Israeli officials and allied media figures have called the reporting a “blood libel”, focusing especially on claims involving dogs. But for Palestinians and the organisations that document prisoner abuse, these allegations
prisoners recounting how Israeli soldiers used dogs to rape them. *(Bodies of evidence: Israel’s Darkest Weapon)* Allegations of the sexual abuse
abused over two days" on Israeli vessels and in prison. The Israeli military previously rejected similar allegations
allegations of sexual abuse, including rape, at the hands of Israeli prison guards, soldiers, settlers
Israeli Prison Service has denied allegations from activists that they were abused. The European Union
allegations of abuse will add to pressure on Israeli authorities to explain the treatment of the detainees, after [video footage of the Israeli security minister mocking some of the activists](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/israeli-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-stirs-diplomatic-outrage-with-flotilla-activist-abuse-video) in prison
Israeli prison service logo – though most had crossed the icons out and added missives of support for Palestine – the activists stepped into the arms of their loved ones before sharing their allegations of abuse
prison service has dismissed them as false, saying all detainees were "held in accordance with the law". The Israeli military has also been contacted for comment. **Warning: This article contains details of alleged abuse
Israeli prison service spokesperson said in a statement. “All prisoners and detainees are held in accordance with the law, with full regard for their basic rights and under the supervision of professional and trained prison
prison guards. It is not clear how, or if, such a claim by the Israeli state against the US newspaper could be pursued. ***Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual violence*** The statement issued
allegations that dogs are used to sexually abuse Palestinian detainees. These reports follow an August 2024 video leak showing Israeli officers gang-raping a Palestinian prisoner
Israeli medics. Netanyahu described the alleged perpetrators as “heroic” and a [failed attempt](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/israeli-military-top-lawyer-drops-charges-soldiers-palestinian-detainee-abuse-gaza) to prosecute them as “criminal”. The “harrowing and unjustifiable” forms of abuse captured in Ben-Gvir’s video
Israeli politicians. The military sentenced soldiers who participated in hacking down the crucifix to time in military prison. The punishments given in the two cases are unusual. The conflict-monitoring group Action on Armed Violence
prison in [Poland](https://www.theguardian.com/world/poland) if convicted of the charges laid against him. They include abuse of power, leading an organised criminal enterprise and using funds meant for crime victims to buy Israeli Pegasus
allegations by activists of abuse, including sexual abuse, during past interceptions by Israeli officials. Organisers have also accused Israeli naval forces of firing “rubber bullets” at activists during the latest interception, which occurred in international
prison. This type of punishment is relatively rare in the Israeli military, according to rights groups. In 2025, the conflict-monitoring group Action on Armed Violence said it had found that Israel had closed down
Prison Service (IPS) said that "the allegations made are false and baseless". Marwan Barghouti was convicted by an Israeli court of planning deadly attacks against Israeli civilians and is currently serving five life sentences plus
abuse during detention. “Israeli female soldiers suddenly arrived and handcuffed us. They stripped us completely and restrained our legs with metal,” he said. “I was confined in a very small space, and then eight female
allegations by activists of abuse, including sexual abuse, during past interceptions by Israeli officials. Organisers have also accused Israeli naval forces of firing “rubber bullets” at activists during the latest interception, which occurred in international
Israeli naval forces and those onboard – unarmed civilians – were detained and deported, with some alleging violent abuse including beatings and rape. Israel has denied the allegations. Wong told the estimates committee: “Those allegations are terrible