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Palestinian detainees
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- 1Israeli protesters rally in defence of soldiers accused of abusing prisoners●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 abuse of detainees. The demonstrations have sparked widespread condemnation and debate over the treatment of prisoners in Israeli custody and the country's political climate around the war.
- 2High Court says Israel defying ruling on Red Cross detainee visits●High Court: Israel defying ruling on Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees
Israel's High Court has found that the state is defying its ruling requiring Red Cross visits for Palestinian detainees. The decision points to continued non-compliance with a court order on access to prisoners held by Israeli authorities. The ruling is likely to renew debate over detainee rights and the government's willingness to abide by court decisions amid the ongoing conflict.