Israeli prisons and their role in the conflict: the causes of violence on October 7
Israeli prisons such as Megiddo have subjected Palestinians to torture and humiliation for decades. These brutal methods aimed at suppressing Palestinian society have led to an increase in extremism and violence, including the events of October 7. The international community is increasingly discussing the atrocities of the Israeli prison system and their consequences for the Palestinians.
Years of Israeli prison abuse of Palestinians have been one of the causes of recent outbreaks of violence, including the tragic events of October 7. For decades, Palestinians, including children, have been tortured and humiliated in prisons such as Megiddo in northern Israel. These prisons often served as detention facilities for Palestinians arrested without charge. It is estimated that more than 800,000 Palestinians have been in Israeli prisons since the occupation, and the number of convictions in Israeli military courts almost always reaches 100%.
The humiliation and trauma experienced by Palestinians in Israeli prisons has led to an increase in religious extremism among those who previously held secular views. It is this long-term brutality and a sense of lack of justice that has created the basis for the growth of groups such as Hamas, which seek liberation through violent resistance.
Torture and ill-treatment of Palestinians serve several purposes for Israel: to suppress Palestinian society, generate fear and distrust, and help recruit informants for SHABAK, the Israeli secret police. However, such methods cannot be justified from the point of view of international law, which permits resistance to occupation.
The Israeli system of detention and torture has remained little known to the general public for decades, but recent media reports and human rights organizations have begun to shed light on these horrors. Without a just resolution of the conflict and respect for human rights, the continuation of violence and the escalation of the conflict seem inevitable.
Conclusion: The historical brutality against Palestinians embodied in the Israeli prison system became part of a long chain of events leading to the tragedy of October 7. If the international community continues to turn a blind eye to these actions, the issue of justice and peace in the region will remain unresolved.
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