the Israeli "soldiers" raping Palestinian civilians, sometimes to death.

The Israeli "soldiers" raping Palestinian civilians, sometimes to death.

The video aired by Israel's Channel 12 News on August 8, 2024, showing alleged sexual abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers at Sde Teiman prison.

Reports from B'Tselem and the U.N. suggest systemic torture, including sexual violence, at the facility. The U.S. and U.N. have condemned the actions and called for investigations. However, some Israeli leaders, like Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, defend the soldiers, citing security needs, and far-right groups have protested in their support. The issue is complex, with evidence of abuses but also strong societal and political backing for the soldiers in Israel.