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Charges Dropped Against Soldiers in Controversial Gaza Case

3/13/2026

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Military Advocate General dropped charges against five reservist soldiers accused of assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman prison.
The decision followed the July 2024 investigation and was welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Military Advocate General cited insufficient evidence from leaked footage and noted detainee’s Gaza release as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Human rights groups condemned the dismissal, citing accountability concerns and protests over Gaza War conduct.

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Military Advocate General dropped charges against five reservist soldiers accused of assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman prison.
The decision followed the July 2024 investigation and was welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Military Advocate General cited insufficient evidence from leaked footage and noted detainee’s Gaza release as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Human rights groups condemned the dismissal, citing accountability concerns and protests over Gaza War conduct.