The article discusses the alleged abuse at the Sde Teiman facility by Israeli soldiers towards Palestinian detainees, although the details are not clear. Videos on social media show clashes between demonstrators and Israeli soldiers, but the footage has not been independently verified. Despite Israel Police’s statement that officers maintained law and order during the protest, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident, calling it illegal and irresponsible. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supported the civil protest but urged demonstrators to obey the law and not break into military bases. The incident follows a call by the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture for Israel to investigate allegations of torture and inhuman treatment against detained Palestinians, which have not been adequately addressed by Israeli authorities. Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu for failing to control members of his government involved in the incident. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in Israel surrounding the treatment of detainees and the need for accountability for human rights abuses.
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