2 stories for 2026-03-14 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence · Israel/Palestine
Armed Israeli settlers have intensified attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, including burning tents in villages such as Susya in Masafer Yatta south of Hebron. The violence is occurring amid broader regional security tensions.
Israel's Military Advocate General dropped charges against five Israeli soldiers accused of abusing and sexually assaulting Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman military prison. Amnesty International condemned the decision as part of a pattern of impunity in Israel's legal system regarding abuse allegations.