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posted at www.uruknet.deB'Tselem and ACRI demand investigation of officers who testified to a policy of routine use of violence against Palestinian civiliansB'TselemFollowing an item published on 15 May on the NRG website, B'Tselem and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel have called on the chief of staff and the judge advocate general to order a Military Police investigation. The item, "A Blow is Sometimes an Integral Part of the Mission," by Roi Sharon, presented segments of the testimonies of Col. Itai Virob, commander of Kfir Brigade, and of Lt. Col. Shimon, commander of Shimshon Battalion, before a military court, which painted a harsh picture of deliberate use of violence against Palestinians. The testimonies clearly indicate that orders the two commanders issued included permission for extensive use of violence and injurious, even lethal means, against Palestinians, and harassment. The two explained that sweeping permission was given to forces under their command to use direct physical violence "to extract information," and as part of what is referred to as "interrogation.".. Read the full article / Leggi l'articolo completo: http://www.uruknet.de/?p=54655 |