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Israeli protesters rally in defence of soldiers accused of abusing prisoners
Original: Israeli protesters rally for ‘the right to rape’ prisoners
Protesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel have rallied in support of soldiers accused of mistreating Palestinian prisoners, with some demonstrators openly defending the abuse of detainees. The rallies follow reports that soldiers were under investigation for the mistreatment of prisoners at Israeli detention facilities. Al Jazeera reports the gatherings sparked widespread debate both inside Israel and internationally over the treatment of detainees and the conduct of the Israeli military.
Why now: Reports of soldiers being investigated for prisoner abuse have triggered public demonstrations and a heated debate over accountability.
IsraelIsrael Defense ForcesAl JazeeraPalestinian prisoners
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- Israeli protesters rally for ‘the right to rape’ prisoners · Al Jazeera
Protesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel are defending the right of soldiers to mistreat prisoners.
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