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[–] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Reported experiences vary between the hundreds of hostages, but in general, public statements have been inspecific declarations that they went through hell. A smaller number have spoken more publicly and described specific horrible abuses. Prisoners released by Israel largely mirror this, which is consistent with an abundance of public evidence that Israel operates extremely brutal extrajudicial torture camps.

But honestly, I'm not sure why we're still talking about this. This started because you said that you believe it's important to exercise skepticism towards sensationalist claims, and I pointed out that it's equally dangerous to ignore credible atrocities because they are too shocking.

The situation in Israel/Palestine is really not that complicated. If you're unaware because you're not following it, that's fine, but then I think it's ignorant to demand extreme forms of evidence for things which are already well documented that you can't be bothered to review.

The US is materially supporting a state sponsor of terrorism in broad daylight. This is publicly acknowledged by experts and major figures within Israel. Do with that information what you will.