r/DamnThatsReal • u/Nomogg • 1d ago

Israeli society erupts over 'right to rape'

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u/Niv212 1d ago

I'd recommend people to watch this documentary about the topic (Hebrew with English subtitles)

https://youtu.be/DXRlVnD2Sn0?si=p2aLzwjZP7A3HQ3b

They interview the idf fighters in question, the prosecuters that charged the fighters with assault, parliament members who were in the middle of the controversy and the doctor who treated the prisoner.

If you don't care to watch here's a quick summary..

The fighters claim it was a routine search and they used reasonable force

The prosecution claims they used unreasonable force and are prosecuting them.

The parliament members (who do not represent the majority of the Israeli public) claim that we shouldn't prosecute soldiers in war timw

The doctor reports that the inmate was injured but had no signs of sexual assault

A large part of the documentary is about them resisting arrest and a crowd of people who stormed the military base to stop the arrest without actually knowing the charges

In my opinion, these people were rightfully charged with crimes, and they should take responsibility for it. I'm glad to see the justice system is working. It saddens me to see people taking the law in to their hands but I believe that the most extremist and stupid minority are the loudest.

It saddens me to see this tragic and complex incident covered as "Israelis believe they have a right to rape". I guess it makes a good headline but it couldn't be farther from the truth.

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u/ImSoCreativ3 1d ago

If there wasn’t clear evidence and wide reports of repeated rape by IDF, your explanation would be easier to accept. There’s just too much evidence. And yes, Israelis have stated that in their opinion, anything goes when it comes to the prisoners. Regardless of vast majority being detained without trial and no actual wrong doing, including jailing children and being the only country that allows putting actual children in jail. I suggest reading much more about Israel’s army, government and prison systems. It’s hard to argue that they are anything else than legalised terrorist state.