Israeli inquest into alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees sparks far-right fury

Arrest of IDF reservists suspected of abuse prompts confrontation at notorious detention base and outcry from MPs

An investigation by the Israeli military into the alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee at a notorious military detention camp for prisoners captured in Gaza has sparked protests from members of Israel's far right.

The Israeli military said on Monday the office of its advocate general ordered an inquiry following suspected substantial abuse of a detainee" at the Sde Teiman facility, which holds Palestinian detainees, including alleged members of Hamas's elite Nukhba forces involved in the 7 October attack.