Israeli NGO monitoring torture and ill‑treatment by security services since 1990
Violence in the West Bank has intensified as Israeli forces raid towns and settlers attack Palestinians. Reports confirm deaths on both sides and a push by the government to accelerate settlement construction amid ongoing clashes and raids.
Rights groups say 22 inmates have been shot with rubber, plastic or sponge rounds in Israeli prisons since last fall, with Palestinian prisoners comprising the majority. Medical records indicate some injuries require hospitalization and surgery. Israel defends its use as a measured response.