Recent developments in Israeli-Palestinian relations have led to the release of at least 23 Palestinian child prisoners amid ongoing discussions of military justice. Yet, more than 300 minors still face detention, many without formal charges. A 2016 Israeli law allows for children as young as 12 to be prosecuted as adults, a significant change that raises concerns about the treatment of Palestinian minors. This legislation came into effect following high-profile cases of arrested youth, indicating a troubling pattern within the military legal system that has historically seen thousands of Palestinian minors detained.
At least 23 Palestinian child prisoners have been released by Israel, yet over 300 minors remain in custody, highlighting ongoing systemic issues in the military justice framework.
In 2016, a new Israeli law allowed children aged 12 to 14 to face criminal charges, enabling their trial as adults, and applying harsh penalties typically reserved for older offenders.
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