What it is about

Following an investigation and appeals from human rights organizations, the Supreme Court addressed concerns about the conditions at the Sde Teiman detention facility. The state has committed to transferring detainees and improving conditions.

Why it matters

The transfer aims to ensure that detainees are held under more humane conditions. The Israeli government is also establishing an advisory committee to monitor and improve detention standards, highlighting Israel’s commitment to upholding human rights amidst the challenges of wartime operations.

The Details

Most of the Palestinians captured following the Hamas attacks on October 7 will be transferred from Sde Teiman, located near Beer Sheva. This decision comes as a response to appeals from human rights organizations and a CNN report on alleged poor conditions and mistreatment.

The Government’s Response

The state clarified that the Sde Teiman facility was an emergency measure following the surge in detainees from combat operations in Gaza. Efforts are now being made to allocate more appropriate facilities and to upgrade medical provisions. A new military detention center has been opened to house detainees while awaiting transfer to Shin Bet facilities.

Commitment to Improvements

The Israeli government has announced the formation of an advisory committee to examine the conditions of imprisonment and treatment of detainees. The committee’s findings are expected to lead to significant improvements to align with regulatory and international standards.

Outcome and Next Steps

By June 10, the state aims to complete the transfer of 500 prisoners from the Sde Teiman facility, with plans to accommodate and improve facilities for the remaining detainees. The due implementation of these measures supports Israel’s commitment to human rights while maintaining essential security and management of wartime detainees.

This story was first published on ynetnews.com.