'De Facto State Policy Of Organised And Widespread Torture': 10-Point UN Report Slams Israel

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : The committee noted that Israel continues to allow the use of undisclosed "special means" or coercive methods employed in interrogations.
50% : It also noted Israel's willingness to engage with questions relating to the "Occupied Palestinian Territory.
45% : In its extensive assessment of Israel, the committee outlined multiple areas of serious concern, particularly regarding developments since the October 7, 2023, attacks and Israel's subsequent military operations.
45% : However, it also voiced deep concern over what it described as the disproportionate nature of Israel's response, noting that it has resulted in "massive loss of life and profound suffering for the Palestinian people.
44% : It further warned that several policies introduced during Israel's continued "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" could, if implemented as alleged, lead to cruel, inhuman, or degrading living conditions for Palestinians.
41% : The UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) has released its latest findings on Israel, Albania, Argentina, and Bahrain, raising a series of concerns over each country's compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment.
38% : Despite its criticism, the committee recognized Israel's ongoing security threats and reiterated condolences for the October 7 victims.
36% : " Israel acknowledged that the prohibition of torture applies across all legal frameworks binding the state, including those relevant to the territories.
35% : It said this appeared to be the result of a deliberate state policy of collective punishment, citing high-level statements made by Israel's Minister of National Security and other officials.
23% : Below is a detailed breakdown of the committee's observations: The UN panel began by unequivocally condemning the attack carried out by Hamas and affiliated groups against Israel on October 7, 2023.
20% : The committee expressed regret that Israel had taken no action on previous recommendations concerning: The panel acknowledged Israel's claim that torture is "effectively criminalized" through existing criminal statutes.
19% : In a strong recommendation, the committee urged Israel to: The panel criticised Israel for still lacking a distinct criminal offense of torture, despite decades of recommendations.

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