Official statement from the Israeli government

Israeli Far-Right Mobs Storm Sde Teiman and Beit Lid Military Bases Over Soldiers' Detention for Rape

Jul 29, 2024, 06:54 PM

A severe crisis has erupted in Israel as far-right mobs, supported by some government ministers, stormed military bases and courts to protest the detention of soldiers accused of raping Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli parliament is currently debating the legitimacy of sexual violence against detainees, with inflammatory statements made by members like MK Hanoch Milwidsky. The situation has escalated to the point where the IDF is redeploying battalions from Gaza to secure bases under siege, including Sde Teiman and Beit Lid. Reports indicate that Palestinian detainees have suffered severe sexual violence, including rape using foreign objects. Despite police efforts to disperse the mob, the unrest continues, highlighting a significant breakdown in Israeli authority and raising concerns about the country's democratic integrity.