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Israeli Soldiers Reinstated After Sexual Assault Allegations

4/16/2026

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Eyal Zamir, Israeli military chief, reinstated five Unit 100 soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman.
Charges were dropped last month due to complexities in evidence and the detainee's release to Gaza.
The soldiers were implicated in severe abuse, including stabbing and the use of tasers.
United Nations officials condemned the acts as war methods to oppress Palestinians, while abuse reports have risen since October 2023.

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Eyal Zamir, Israeli military chief, reinstated five Unit 100 soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman.
Charges were dropped last month due to complexities in evidence and the detainee's release to Gaza.
The soldiers were implicated in severe abuse, including stabbing and the use of tasers.
United Nations officials condemned the acts as war methods to oppress Palestinians, while abuse reports have risen since October 2023.