‘Reasonable suspicion’ prisoner abuse committed: Israeli military
The Israeli military reports that after the hearing today on the appeal filed by five soldiers arrested for torturing and sexually abusing a Palestinian prisoner, their detention has been extended until Sunday.
“In its decision, the military court stated that from the evidence there is a reasonable suspicion that the acts attributed to them were committed,” the military says.
“The military court also determined that there was a clear cause of danger from the attributed acts.”
Far-right Israelis have protested and attacked the military site where the soldiers are being held prisoner to secure their release.
This is the reasonable suspicion and why they can't deny it anymore. (But will still treat it as an isolated incident)
LEAKED VID Shows IDF TORTURING Detainees
Israel ‘working to block’ sanctions on violent settlers: Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister held a meeting earlier today in Tel Aviv with council heads from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank to discuss their concerns about the potential impacts of Western sanctions imposed on a limited number of violent settlers and organisations.
Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted as saying by his office that the Israeli military has been carrying out “very important work” in the occupied territory in recent months – in reference to daily raids that lead to the arrest and killing of Palestinians.
“We are working to block this. It is an issue for the entire State of Israel, not just Judea and Samaria,” Netanyahu said about the sanctions, using the Israeli name for the occupied West Bank.
“The council heads expressed their strong support for the prime minister regarding the continuation of the fighting and for his strong stand against domestic and foreign pressure.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, with council heads from Judea and Samaria, and heard from them about the various civilian and security needs and their concerns about the effects of the sanctions on settlement.https://t.co/z8mhGkjmRY pic.twitter.com/peZ7hbyrFa
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) August 8, 2024
