Washington: The war between Israel and Hamas is not stopping. Many people have died in this war so far. At the same time, prisoners in Israeli jails are being treated badly, a video has surfaced regarding this.

Prisoners are being sexually abused in Israeli prisons

Let us tell you that the name of the prison where Israel has kept the Palestinians detained during the Gaza war is Sede Teiman Base. A leaked video of this prison was broadcast on Israel's Channel 12. In which it can be clearly seen that soldiers are seen lifting a prisoner.

After the video surfaced, the United States has also reacted to it. The United States on Wednesday urged Israel to investigate and ensure accountability after a video surfaced in which soldiers are shown sexually abusing a Palestinian prisoner.

Sexual abuse video went viral

The video appears to show Israeli soldiers performing sexual acts on the prisoner from behind a shield, with one soldier having his hands on her waist.

"We have seen the videos and the reports of sexual abuse of detainees are horrific," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters.

Released Palestinian prisoners have alleged torture, rape and other ill treatment in custody, which Israeli authorities have denied.

UN had warned of torture of Palestinian prisoners

This week, UN experts warned about Israel's "increasing use of torture" against Palestinian prisoners since the war in Gaza began and called for efforts to prevent crimes against humanity.

Prisoners' human rights must be respected in all cases, Miller said, and when alleged violations occur, the Israeli government should take steps to investigate those accused of abuses and, if appropriate, hold them accountable.

The investigation should be done quickly- Miller

An Israeli military spokesman contacted by AFP said the army was investigating the reports. Miller said the Israeli military investigation should proceed swiftly.

The military said last month it was launching an investigation into the abuse of a detainee at Sede Teiman based on information provided by international media, UN agencies and human rights groups.

He said that nine soldiers have been detained for questioning.

Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October

Hamas carried out its deadliest attack ever on Israel on October 7, killing 1,198 people, according to an AFP count based on official Israeli figures.

Hamas has also taken 251 people prisoner, 111 of whom are still held in Gaza, 39 of whom the military says are dead.

According to Gaza's Health Ministry, 39,677 people have been killed in Gaza in Israeli retaliation, although the ministry did not give details of the deaths of civilians and militants.

The operation has left much of the Palestinian territory in rubble, including residential areas, schools and other vital infrastructure.