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Charges Dropped in Controversial Israeli Soldier Assault Case

3/13/2026

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Israel's top military lawyer dropped charges against five reservist soldiers accused of assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman military prison.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the decision.
The decision followed a controversial July 2024 investigation that included a leaked video showing the detainee being attacked.
Former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned amid scrutiny over the video leak, prompting political backlash and protests.

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Israel's top military lawyer dropped charges against five reservist soldiers accused of assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman military prison.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the decision.
The decision followed a controversial July 2024 investigation that included a leaked video showing the detainee being attacked.
Former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned amid scrutiny over the video leak, prompting political backlash and protests.