The Hamas Attack of October 7 and the Holding of Civilians in Captivity by Hamas in the Gaza Strip Are Tantamount to Torture, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment and Are Absolutely Forbidden; PCATI Is Making Its Professional Capabilities Available to the Survivors of the Massacre, the Captives, and Their Families

The Public Committee against Torture in Israel (PCATI)* was established over 30 years ago to uproot torture in Israel and to defend all survivors of torture. During the vicious attack by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023, thousands of Israelis and citizens of other countries – including women, children, and elderly people – were