Wife of Detainee Appeals to Shin Bet Chief for His Release

One of two security personnel arrested on suspicion of violence against Palestinians has been released to house arrest. The wife of the second detainee, whose identity is being withheld, has appealed to Shin Bet Director David Zini, demanding his release. She described her husband's service and contributions during the recent war, noting he served many days in reserve duty even before the conflict and reported for duty on Simchat Torah. She added that he recently received an excellence award.

In a letter to Zini, she stated her husband "grew up in the Samaria region on values of love for the people and the homeland." She expressed heartbreak that after all he has given the country and the personal costs he has already paid due to the war, he now faces the system itself, which she claims threatens to harm him, his good name, and his security work. The wife claimed that her husband's detention conditions could negatively impact him, given the difficult experiences he endured during the war, including witnessing the deaths and injuries of comrades. She also mentioned that the blindfolding he allegedly endures could lead to a severe psychological state.

She directly implored Zini to "take him out of the dark and suffocating dungeon he is in." She argued there is no reason to hold him in such deplorable conditions in a small, dark cell without daylight and demanded his release. Attorney Nati Rom, representing the detainee, also criticized the detention conditions, calling the individuals "the best of our youth" who have contributed immensely and risked their lives for the nation. He stated that tools meant for emergencies are being used against them and that a great outcry is needed, as these men do not deserve such treatment.

Attorney Assaf Gonen, representing the detainee released to house arrest, stated that a "great and terrible injustice" was done by the authorities to his client, describing him as a "heroic fighter" who contributes to the country and does not deserve such treatment. He added that it was good they released him home.