Israel Drops Gaza Detainee Abuse Charges Against Five Soldiers
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Israel’s military advocate general dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of abusing and raping a Palestinian detainee from Gaza, citing a lack of key evidence after the detainee was returned to Gaza and concerns about a fair trial due to senior officials’ conduct. Rights groups criticized the decision as undermining accountability in a war marked by detainee abuses, while Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed it, calling the men heroic warriors.
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