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Protesters Target Ex-Shin Bet Chief Cohen Over Duma Case Torture Allegations
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.
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What happened
- 01Activists protested ex-Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen's Knesset candidacy over alleged torture in the Duma case.
- 02Protesters accused Cohen of torturing Amiram Ben-Uliel and another minor suspect.
- 03"Yashar" Knesset candidate Tal Ohana defended Cohen and the Israeli judicial system.
- 04Protesters used the party's name "Yashar" (honest) to criticize alleged torture.
- 05Ohana expressed trust in the court's investigation despite not reading all case files.
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.
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