The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted an Article 15 communication to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, calling for an investigation into the treatment of Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman facility in Israel. The foundation alleges that Israeli health and defense officials, along with members of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) and various medical staff, have participated in or overseen acts of torture, ill-treatment, and the death of detainees since the conflict began on October 7, 2023.

In its filing, the HRF asserts that the actions occurring at the facility constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide under the Rome Statute. The foundation is seeking a formal inquiry to determine the extent of the alleged abuses and to hold those responsible accountable under international law. The Sde Teiman facility has been a subject of international scrutiny throughout the ongoing conflict, with various human rights organizations raising concerns about the conditions faced by those held in custody. The ICC prosecutor's office has not yet issued a formal response regarding whether it will open a full investigation based on this specific communication. The Israeli government and the Israeli Medical Association have previously denied allegations of systemic abuse, maintaining that their operations adhere to legal standards, though the specific claims made by the HRF represent a significant escalation in legal efforts to bring the matter before an international tribunal.