Child Torture in Israel: A Documentary by ABC

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This joint investigation by ABC's Four Corners and The Australian newspaper uncovers shocking claims of the systematic targeting and abuse of Palestinian children in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. For over 40 years, Israel has controlled the territory, but reports from organizations like UNICEF suggest a brutal reality for the youngest residents.

The documentary investigates allegations that hundreds of children are taken from their homes in late-night military raids, blindfolded, and interrogated under threat of violence, solitary confinement, and sexual assault to extract confessions—most commonly for throwing stones. We explore a dual legal system where a Palestinian child is tried in a military court with a 99.74% conviction rate, while an Israeli child from a nearby settlement is processed through a modern juvenile justice system.

Featuring powerful testimonies from former Israeli soldiers, human rights lawyers, and the children themselves, this film examines a system that critics call an effective tool of occupation, designed to instill fear and gather intelligence, ultimately creating a new generation of hatred.