2023-12-11 06:01:00
National Security Adviser Zachi Hanegbi said Sunday evening that suspects must be searched to ensure they are not carrying weapons or explosives, according to The Times of Israel newspaper. However, the images of them in their underpants would “serve no one.” He expects the distribution to stop. The images raised concerns regarding Israel’s arrest procedures in the Gaza Strip and questions regarding possible rights violations or degrading treatment, wrote the Times of Israel.
“Arrests in accordance with international law”
The Haaretz newspaper, citing unnamed representatives of the security forces, reported that of the several hundred Palestinians arrested so far, only around ten to 15 percent belonged to Hamas or organizations associated with it. The Israeli army said the arrests were carried out in accordance with international law. Only those once morest whom there is a concrete suspicion of terrorism would be arrested. The disrobing was necessary to ensure that no one was hiding weapons or explosives, the Times of Israel reported. Anyone who is not involved in terrorism will be released.
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