Protesters Target Ex-Shin Bet Chief Cohen Over Duma Case Torture Allegations
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Activists protested former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen's candidacy for the "Yashar" party in Mitzpe Ramon, accusing him of torturing Jewish suspects in the Duma case. "Yashar" Knesset candidate Tal Ohana defended Cohen and the judicial system, stating her trust in their thorough investigation. The protesters argued that confessions obtained through torture should not be the sole basis for conviction. Ohana acknowledged the protesters' right to voice their opinions but maintained confidence in the court's findings.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Activists protested ex-Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen's Knesset candidacy over alleged torture in the Duma case.
- Protesters accused Cohen of torturing Amiram Ben-Uliel and another minor suspect.
- "Yashar" Knesset candidate Tal Ohana defended Cohen and the Israeli judicial system.
- Protesters used the party's name "Yashar" (honest) to criticize alleged torture.
- Ohana expressed trust in the court's investigation despite not reading all case files.
Activists protested the candidacy of former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen for the "Yashar" party, demanding he be barred from the Knesset due to his alleged involvement in the torture of Jewish suspects during the investigation of the Duma case. The protest occurred at a "Yashar" party event in Mitzpe Ramon on Thursday evening. Protesters carried signs stating, "One who tortured Jews is not worthy of a place in the Knesset" and "Torturing Jews is not 'Yashar'", playing on the party's name which means "straight" or "honest" in Hebrew. They specifically cited Cohen's role in the investigation of Amiram Ben-Uliel and another minor suspect, alleging they were tortured to obtain confessions. Tal Ohana, a Knesset candidate for "Yashar," engaged with the protesters, acknowledging their right to express their views. However, Ohana stated her trust in Cohen and, more importantly, in the Israeli judicial system that handled the case. She asserted that the judges meticulously investigated the circumstances and arrived at the truth, despite the protesters' claims that confessions were obtained under duress. Ohana admitted she had not studied the case files as deeply as the activists but reiterated her faith in the judicial process. She concluded by expressing respect for individuals who hold strong convictions and publicly advocate for them.
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