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Palestinian prisoners
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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.
- 2Israeli 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 the abuse of detainees. The rallies follow reports that soldiers were under investigation for the mistreatment of prisoners at Israeli detention facilities. Al Jazeera reports the gatherings sparked widespread debate both inside Israel and internationally over the treatment of detainees and the conduct of the Israeli military.