Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of Gaza detainee abuse
by Emma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#746VE)
Five soldiers were indicted over alleged violent abuse and rape of Palestinian man at detention centre in 2024
Israel's top military lawyer has dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of the violent abuse and rape of a Palestinian detainee from Gaza.
The military advocate general, Itay Offir, said prosecutors lacked key evidence after the victim was sent back to Gaza, and that the conduct of senior officials had affected the chance of holding a fair trial.
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