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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.
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Israel's High Court has found that the state is not complying with its ruling requiring Red Cross access to Palestinian detainees. The decision puts pressure on Israeli authorities over conditions and treatment of prisoners held since the Gaza war began. The ruling is likely to intensify debate inside Israel and internationally about detainee rights and adherence to court orders.
- 3Israeli authorities release video of handcuffed Palestinian detainee painting cell●Watch | Israeli occupation authorities release a video showing a Palestinian detainee being forced to paint his prison c
Israeli authorities have released footage showing a Palestinian detainee painting his prison cell while his hands remain handcuffed. The clip has drawn criticism from pro-Palestinian observers, who describe it as further evidence of degrading treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody, amid ongoing scrutiny of detention conditions during the Gaza war.