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Ten Israeli Soldiers Arrested for Abuse of Palestinian Detainee in Negev

Jul 29, 2024, 01:58 PM

A serious incident has unfolded at the Sde Teiman detention facility in the Negev, southern Israel, where ten Israeli soldiers have been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee. The detainee, a Gazan, was hospitalized with severe injuries, including a bleeding rectum. The arrests, conducted by the Military Police, have sparked significant unrest, with far-right protesters, including Knesset members, storming the facility to demand the release of the soldiers. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and highlighted ongoing concerns about the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli military facilities.