Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees | First Thing
Summary
An investigation found that Israel is using US-made Tasers on Palestinian detainees, and the company Axon continues to supply these weapons despite reports they are used for torture. Separately, about 80 volunteers from the US, Israel, and Britain helping Palestinians with olive harvesting near Bethlehem were detained by Israeli forces declaring the area a military zone.Key Facts
- Israel uses Tasers made by the American company Axon on Palestinian prisoners.
- Human rights groups claim these Tasers are used to torture detainees.
- Israel’s military says detainee abuse is strictly banned.
- About 80 volunteers, including a US congress candidate and rabbis, were detained near Bethlehem.
- The area where volunteers worked was declared a closed military zone by Israel.
- Photojournalist Heidi Levine was seriously injured after an attack by Israeli settlers and was rescued by local Palestinians.
- The US State Department is moving diplomats and families out of Saudi Arabia due to attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.
- Similar US government withdrawals are reported in other Middle East countries amid tensions with Iran.
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