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After Suffering in Israeli Prison, a Gaza Detainee Comes Home to More Pain
ByBilal Shbair and Isabel Kershner December 25, 2025December 25, 2025

Haitham Salem spent 11 months held by Israel without charge and said he endured beatings and abuse. He was released as part of the cease-fire deal, longing to return to his family.

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What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse
ByIsabel Kershner November 4, 2025

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.

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What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse
ByIsabel Kershner November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.

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Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack
ByJohnatan Reiss August 13, 2025

Israel has extensively documented the 2023 Hamas-led assault and is believed to be holding at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement. Not one has been charged or put on trial.

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Ben-Gvir, Itamar | Detainees | Hamas | Human Rights and Human Rights Violations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Palestinians

Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack
ByJohnatan Reiss August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Israel has extensively documented the 2023 Hamas-led assault and is believed to be holding at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement. Not one has been charged or put on trial.

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They Vanished in Syria’s Long Occupation of Lebanon. Now Their Families Want Answers.
ByEuan Ward July 19, 2025

Thousands went missing during Syria’s decades-long intervention in Lebanon. Months after the fall of the Syrian regime, families are still clinging to hope.

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