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Ex-Intelligence Officer Reveals Harsh Interrogation and Detention Conditions in Closed Security Case
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
Captain Y, an intelligence officer cleared of wrongdoing, revealed severe mistreatment during his detention and interrogation by Shin Bet, including solitary confinement and threats. His arrest followed a report exposing Shin Bet failures linked to the October 7 massacre. The case was closed due to lack of evidence, but the revelations highlight concerns about security agency conduct.
- 01Captain Y spent 11 days in solitary confinement under harsh conditions without legal access.
- 02Shin Bet interrogators allegedly threatened him and suggested suicide to end his suffering.
- 03The officer reported serious Shin Bet failures related to the October 7 massacre in a detailed report.
- 04His arrest involved a forceful early morning raid by masked Shin Bet agents in Eilat.
- 05The case was closed recently due to lack of evidence, a rare outcome in such investigations.
- 06Shin Bet refused to comment on the allegations of mistreatment and interrogation methods.
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