Blindfolded, beaten, humiliated: How Israeli forces abused Palestinians returning to Gaza

Palestinians returning to Gaza through the reopened Rafah crossing are reporting abuse by Israeli forces. One woman, returning from medical treatment in Egypt, described being blindfolded, interrogated for hours, and having her personal belongings confiscated. She stated that European border monitors also participated in the harsh treatment, taking essential medication and phones. The crossing, which had been closed since May 2024, is now operating under heavy Israeli restrictions and monitoring.