'Israeli' soldier sexually assaults colleague on duty
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- 'Israeli' military prosecution charges soldier with sexual assault of female colleague in West Bank.
- Defense disputes claims, insisting relationship was consensual; military prosecutors maintain case supports serious assault.
The 'Israeli' military prosecution has formally charged a reserve sergeant with sexually assaulting a female soldier during her shift at a watchtower in the occupied West Bank. The incident, described by prosecutors as a severe sexual assault, occurred despite the victim’s repeated refusals.
The attack took place in November within the operational area of the West Bank. The sergeant had escorted the victim to her morning shift at the watchtower before allegedly initiating unwanted sexual contact, according to the indictment filed last week in a military court.
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The indictment states that the suspect first attempted to kiss the soldier against her will, then physically restrained and choked her before committing forced sexual acts. Prosecutors classify the assault as a serious violation of consent.
After the incident, the soldier reportedly continued her shift alone, prompting authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation once concerns about the circumstances emerged.
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The defense team argues that the evidence is seriously flawed and claims the encounter was consensual, in contrast to the official charges. Military prosecutors counter that the case documents provide sufficient proof of a severe sexual assault and vow to pursue the matter rigorously.
