Israeli occupation soldiers detained for rape have been hailed as “heroes” by right-wing settlers after a base was stormed by angry mobs. The soldiers, accused of gang-raping a Palestinian detainee and subjecting him to severe torture, were being questioned at the Beit Lid military base.
Absolute Chaos now at Beit Lid Military Base in Central Israel. Soldiers and Police are being Totally Overwhelmed by Far-Right Demonstrators who have now broken into the Base and Military Court Complex. pic.twitter.com/lPY2LWB0MY
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) July 29, 2024
The chaos unfolded as settlers breached the military court building to release the soldiers, despite their reduced sentences. The incident has further deepened the political and military rift in ‘Israel’, with clashes erupting between protesters and occupation authorities.
🚨🇮🇱BREAKING: ISRAELI ‘PROTESTERS’ BROKE INTO “IDF” MILITARY COURT BUILDING IN BEIT LID
Armed militias and protesters broke into the court and detention building in ‘protest’ against any action against Sde Teiman israeli soldiers who sodomized and ra*ped Palestinian detainees. pic.twitter.com/48G8sQgEFM
— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) July 29, 2024
The unrest comes amidst escalating tensions in the region, with the Israeli army suspending critical security discussions due to the violent events. The situation has highlighted the growing divide within Israel’s political landscape, with right-wing lawmakers inciting supporters to protest and break into military installations.
Despite calls for calm from top officials, the protests continue, with the soldiers at the center of the scandal being heralded as heroes by some factions. The incident has sparked outrage both domestically and internationally, shedding light on the abuse and torture of Palestinian civilians in military facilities.
The chaotic scenes of mass break-ins, driven by several members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition—some of whom were involved in the forcible entries—led to clashes and intensified the existing divisions within “Israel’s” political and military establishments.
IOF Chief Herzi Halevi condemned the riots outside the Sde Teiman base, stating they undermined “the army, Israel’s security, and the war effort.”
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
