White House: Reports of Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners concerning

Reports of rape, torture and abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel's military are deeply concerning, the White House said on Wednesday, according to a report from Reuters.

"It is essential that the rule of law and due process prevail," said White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre.

The Israeli military, which runs some detention facilities where Palestinian prisoners have been held, has rejected allegations of systematic abuse.

The UN and Israeli human rights organisations have reported that the abuse of Palestinians prisoners is widespread and systematic.