"Medical records show the detainee was taken to hospital in the summer of 2024 with injuries including broken ribs, a punctured lung and rectal damage, according to Israeli media reports on the indictment. The detainee had been held at the Sde Teiman military detention centre, which has become notorious for torture."
"The military advocate general, Itay Offir, said prosecutors lacked key evidence after the victim was sent back to Gaza, and that the conduct of senior officials had affected the chance of holding a fair trial."
"After the first arrests of Israeli soldiers in connection with the attack, a far-right mob including a minister and lawmakers broke into the base demanding the men's release. Whistleblowers allege widespread abuses at Israeli detention camp."
Israel's military advocate general dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of violently abusing and raping a Palestinian detainee from Gaza. The detainee suffered severe injuries including broken ribs, a punctured lung, and rectal damage while held at Sde Teiman detention centre. The military lawyer cited lack of key evidence after the victim's transfer to Gaza under a ceasefire deal and stated that senior officials' conduct compromised fair trial prospects. A leaked video of the incident sparked far-right protests demanding the soldiers' release. The detainee was never charged during Israeli custody. Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed the charge dismissal, calling the soldiers heroic warriors, while rights groups questioned the decision's implications.
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