'Israeli' army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty: Hebrew media
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- ‘Israeli’ military chief Eyal Zamir approves return to reserve service of five soldiers accused of assaulting a Palestinian inmate after charges were dropped.
- Internal military inquiry into conduct at Sde Teiman detention camp remains ongoing.
‘Israeli’ military chief Eyal Zamir has authorised the return to reserve service of five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention camp, according to ‘Israeli’ media reports.
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The decision comes after criminal charges against the soldiers were dropped, though the case has not been fully closed within the military system.
Charges dropped, internal probe continues
The five soldiers, all members of the Force 100 unit responsible for guarding military detention facilities, are being reinstated despite an ongoing internal investigation into their conduct.
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The allegations relate to an incident at the Sde Teiman facility, which has drawn scrutiny over treatment of Palestinian detainees and conditions inside the camp.
While the criminal case has been dropped, military authorities are still conducting an internal inquiry to examine the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
Ongoing controversy
The case has intensified debate within ‘Israel’ over accountability in military detention facilities, particularly regarding allegations involving abuse of Palestinian prisoners.
