UN Special Rapporteur on Torture should be dismissed for bias and deliberate failure to perform duties by EuroMed Human Rights Monitor

55. To finalize, it is now well-established that thousands of Palestinian detainees and prisoners are subjected to severe, systematic, and widespread torture, ill-treatment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence, particularly since October 7, 2023, at the hands of the Israeli army and the Israel Prison Service. Given the gravity of the situation and the collaboration of all Israel’s state systems, including the judiciary, in either ignoring, endorsing, or openly condoning these crimes, it is unrealistic to expect Israeli investigative bodies to address or hold accountable those responsible effectively. The ongoing genocide we all witnessed over the past 10 months further underscores that leaving the issue solely in their hands is both inadequate and unjust. On the contrary, it sets the stage for impunity and denies victims their fundamental rights.
57. Thus, relying on a biased or inactive Special Rapporteur is neither a viable nor an acceptable solution. The gravity of the abuses and the entrenched complicity of Israeli state systems require a robust and impartial mechanism to ensure accountability. A Special Rapporteur perceived as biased or ineffective would undermine the credibility of the investigative process and fail to address the urgent need for justice and redress. Therefore, the gravity of the situation calls for a more effective and impartial approach to achieving justice for the victims.