IDF Releases Footage of Hamas Torture in Gaza Prisons

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have revealed disturbing footage showing Hamas torture Palestinian prisoners in its detention facilities within the Gaza Strip. The surveillance footage, dated to 2023, was obtained through security forces, including the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). It depicts Hamas prison guards abusing detainees at Al-Katiba Prison, located in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City.

The video footage shows two Hamas terrorists, identified as Mohammed Mohammed Shaaban Shubaki and Mahmoud Saber Mahmoud Abd Al-Al, both members of Hamas's internal security agency, beating a prisoner and throwing him down a flight of stairs. The IDF spokesperson emphasized that the footage leaves no doubt about the brutal tactics employed by Hamas, highlighting the horrific conditions prisoners face in the Gaza Strip.

The Al-Katiba Prison has long been notorious for its human rights violations, with numerous reports of executions and torture carried out by Hamas forces. Human rights organizations have condemned these actions, accusing Hamas of mercilessly punishing Gaza's residents.

In a statement, the IDF spokesperson said, "Hamas tries to distance itself from the Assad regime and the horrors of its prisons, but the recently released videos, along with past revelations of torture during Hamas interrogations, leave no room for doubt—Hamas is no less brutal."

The release of this footage serves as a grim reminder of the authoritarian rule and systematic human rights abuses under Hamas, drawing stark comparisons to other brutal regimes in the region.

On the heels of this revelation, the IDF also responded to rocket fire launched by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists from central Gaza. The Israel Air Force (IAF) intercepted two rockets heading toward Ashkelon, located less than 200 feet from an international aid warehouse. Despite the threat, the IDF issued evacuation orders and used precise munitions to avoid civilian casualties and minimize damage to the humanitarian facility.

IDF spokesperson Colonel Avichay Adraee posted a map showing the evacuation areas, urging residents to seek shelter immediately. The IDF condemned the use of civilian infrastructure by terrorist organizations, calling it a violation of international law.

As the conflict continues, more than 13,300 rockets have been launched from Gaza, further intensifying the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. Despite these challenges, the IDF remains committed to facilitating the transfer of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, in accordance with international law.