Palestinian detainees
Coverage of Palestinian detainees in the Nexus archive.
- Israel prevents exiled Palestinian detainees from reuniting with their families
Israel is blocking Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli custody from reuniting with their families due to imposed travel restrictions. The detainees, now freed, remain separated from loved ones as a result of these limitations.
- UN Blacklists Russian Forces for Sexual Violence in Ukraine
The United Nations added Russian armed and security forces to its blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence, citing 310 verified cases of abuse against Ukrainian prisoners and civilians. Israel and Hamas were also added to the list for similar allegations involving Palestinian detainees and the Oct. 7 attacks.
- Israel, Russia hit back after being added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts
An annual United Nations report has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts. Israel denies accusations related to the treatment of Palestinian detainees, as the report names 77 parties across 12 countries.
- Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
An annual UN report blacklisted Israeli and Russian forces for the first time for sexual violence in conflicts, citing Palestinian and Ukrainian detainees. Both countries denied the accusations, with their ambassadors criticizing UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The report also included Hamas and documented 13 cases of sexual violence in 2025 involving Palestinian detainees.
- Israel, Russia included in UN sexual violence blacklist for first time
A UN report accuses Israeli forces of abuses against Palestinian detainees and documents hundreds of sexual violence cases linked to Russian forces in Ukraine. Both Israel and Russia deny the allegations.
- Israeli and Russian forces added to UN's annual blacklist documenting sexual violence in conflict
The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian forces to its annual blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts. This marks the first time Israeli forces have been included in the 15-year review for mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, which Israel denies.
- Israeli authorities to be added to UN sexual violence list over alleged Palestinian detainee abuse
Israeli authorities will be listed in the UN's annual report on sexual violence in conflict zones for alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees. The report includes entities responsible or suspected of conflict-related sexual violence, and Israeli officials criticized the decision.
- New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's Prime Minister has ordered legal action against The New York Times over an article alleging Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees. The article sparked a strong response from Israel, with threats to sue. The New York Times is defending its journalist.
- New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's Prime Minister has ordered legal action against The New York Times over an article alleging Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees. The article sparked a threat of a lawsuit from Israel. The New York Times is defending its journalist.
- Ben-Gvir celebrates birthday with cake decorated with death penalty noose
Ben-Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday with a cake featuring a death penalty noose, referencing a newly passed law imposing the death penalty on Palestinian detainees. The cake's design drew controversy due to its political symbolism.