Situation Report 2021

Over 1,300 complaints of torture were submitted to the ministry of Justice since 2001 resulting in:  2 criminal investigation and 0 indictments.  

Every year, dozens of complaints are received by the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) alleging severe torture employed by the ISA [Shin Bet] interrogators. Torture  methods reported include painful shackling, sleep deprivation, exposure to extreme heat and cold, threats, sexual harassment, and religion- based humiliation.

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