US investigation of IDF unit for alleged abuse against Palestinians could jeopardize aid

Nine members of Force 100 investigated over allegations of sexual assaulting prisoner at Sde Teiman detention camp

An Israeli military unit that has been accused of human rights abuses against Palestinian detainees is reportedly under investigation by the US state department in a move that could lead to it being barred from receiving assistance.

The inquiry into the activities of Force 100 was instigated following a spate of allegations that Palestinians held under its guard at a detention centre have been subject to torture and brutal mistreatment, including sexual assault, Axios reported on Monday.