Prisoners & Detainees
Israeli soldier accused of abusing Palestinian detainee in West Bank
Image credit: Middle East Eye
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An Israeli soldier has been accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military outpost in the occupied West Bank, including beating him, urinating on him and smearing faeces on his face, Middle East Eye reported. The incident allegedly occurred during detention at the facility.
The allegations add to documented cases of abuse against Palestinians held by Israeli forces. The military outpost where the incident allegedly took place has not been publicly identified.
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