Allegations of Sexual Torture in Israeli Army
According to a statement from the Israeli army, details were shared regarding the hearing held for 9 soldiers who allegedly sexually tortured Palestinian prisoners. It was stated that the hearing decided to extend the detention period of the 8 accused soldiers until August 4. The military court stated that the evidence presented “created reasonable suspicion” that the 8 soldiers harmed the Palestinian prisoner.
Torture Allegations and Sde Teiman Detention Center
The Sde Teiman detention center in southern Israel, where Gazans are held, has frequently been in the news with investigation of torture. A report in the New York Times last month stated that Gazans held at the Sde Teiman detention center were blindfolded and handcuffed for long periods of time in an open area. It was reported that some details were subjected to inhumane treatment and torture. Some details who were released have shared with the public the torture they were subjected to at Sde Teiman.
Events and Discussions
The incidents broke out when Israeli military police came to detail nine Israeli soldiers for allegedly sexually torturing a Palestinian. The base where the soldiers who were resisting were located was raided by far-right politicians, masked and armed individuals and fanatic groups. Similar groups also forcibly entered the base where the detained soldiers were being referred to court. These incidents caused widespread debate in Israel.
