Israel today : Displaying Images of Gaza's Is Destruction in Prisons: A New Tool of Psychological Warfare Against Palestinian Prisoners

The Israeli Prison Service has recently adopted a disturbing tactic by displaying graphic images of the large-scale destruction in the Gaza Strip inside detention centers as a means of psychological warfare against Palestinian prisoners, particularly those accused of involvement in the events of October 7.

This calculated move represents a dangerous escalation in the treatment of Palestinian detainees, transforming scenes of devastation into instruments of intimidation and mental coercion. By weaponizing the trauma of collective suffering, the Israeli authorities blur the line between incarceration and psychological torture.

Human rights organizations have expressed grave concern, warning that such practices risk deepening the psychological wounds of detainees and may constitute a breach of international law, including prohibitions against cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. This tactic, critics contend, is part of a broader pattern of systemic dehumanization and underscores the intensifying psychological dimension of the Israeli occupation’s policies.