Israeli troops accused of abuse

[RondoAllegro]

An Israeli human rights group has accused Israeli soldiers of routinely abusing bound Palestinian prisoners.

The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) said the army was indifferent to such mistreatment.

The organisation said its findings were based on 90 detailed accounts from Palestinians and soldiers who say they witnessed the abuse.

A military spokesman said the army viewed any violation of its ethical code with great concern.

The army says it set up a special unit to look into complaints of abuse in 1996, and since then there had been a rise in the number of soldiers reporting violence against detainees.

A military spokesman, quoted by AFP news agency, insisted that the armed forces "act in line with international and Israeli laws regarding the arrest of terrorist suspects".

More... (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7467876.stm)

Why am I not surprised at the Terrorist State of Israel™? :rolleyes:

END ILLEGAL OCCUPATION OF LANDS NOW!!! :mad:

[BlueQuarter]

Big deal...?

Atleast they are not being beheaded and raped and hung and drug through the streets like Terrorist Groups™ like to do.

If anything, we are being lenient.

[Dayve]

Israel abuse an entire nation by occupation and suppression. I don't see why 90 soldiers being abused is more important than this...

[Chupacabra]

Israel abuse an entire nation by occupation and suppression. I don't see why 90 soldiers being abused is more important than this...
I agree, is anyone surprised by this article? I sure as hell am not.

[TFS]

Given that they defeated like every nation that matters around them in 1 week, I think they have a legit claim to that land.

You all need to check your bias at the door and actually focus on the issue, not your preconceived notions.