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Israeli military clears soldiers of sexual assault charges involving Palestinian detainee
The Israeli military announced it is dropping charges against five soldiers who had been accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee, in a case that has sparked intense controversy across the country. The alleged incident reportedly took place on July 5, 2024, at Sde Teiman military prison, which was established to hold Palestinians detained during Israel’s conflict with the Hamas militant group in Gaza.
Footage that circulated in Israeli media appeared to show the soldiers leading the detainee into a shielded area, seemingly to conceal their actions. The indictment had alleged that the soldiers assaulted the prisoner and caused severe injuries, including a perforated rectum, broken ribs, and blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen. Medical personnel said the detainee underwent surgery before being returned to the prison. The arrests provoked violent protests from far-right ultranationalists and criticism from some government officials, while the military’s top legal officer resigned after admitting to authorizing the video’s release. Israel maintains that its forces operate under military and international law, investigating any allegations of abuse, though concerns over accountability have persisted, particularly during the Gaza conflict.
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