Israeli Prosecutors Seek Witnesses Before Charging Guards in Death of Palestinian Prisoner
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First reported by N12 · 20 minutes ago
What happened
Israeli prosecutors plan to charge 18 prison guards with negligent homicide and aggravated assault after a Palestinian prisoner died from injuries sustained during a prison riot. Before filing charges, prosecutors seek early testimony from security prisoners expected to be released soon. The guards claim they acted according to protocol amid a cell disturbance, but prosecutors remain determined to indict them.
- 01Prosecutors intend to charge 18 guards with negligent homicide and aggravated assault in a prisoner's death.
- 02The prisoner, affiliated with Fatah, died from injuries after a prison riot in cell N12.
- 03Prosecutors request early testimony from security prisoners before filing charges.
- 04Guards claim they acted following protocol during a prisoner disturbance.
- 05The case follows heightened tensions after the October 7 attacks.
- 06Prosecutors argue suspects and lawyers have reviewed evidence and participated in hearings.
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