Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassifies crocodiles as 'captive-bred wildlife', enabling their use for security, including deterring prison escapes, a move supported by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Human rights groups report a surge in sexual violence against Palestinian detainees since October 2023, with Al Jazeera's documentary 'Bodies of Evidence' detailing testimonies of abuse by Israeli guards and soldiers. The pattern suggests weaponized sexual violence as part of a genocidal campaign, potentially constituting crimes against humanity or genocide.
Israel's Supreme Court unanimously rejected a government policy banning ICRC visits to Palestinian detainees, ruling it contravened Israeli and international law. The ban, imposed after the October 2023 Hamas attack, prevented access for nearly three years.
The Israeli Supreme Court overturned a ban on Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees, citing insufficient legal grounds. The ICRC welcomed the decision, while Palestinian officials stressed the need for immediate implementation and improved protection for prisoners.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video of activists, intercepted at sea and forced to kneel, being abused by security forces. The footage, captioned "Welcome to Israel," drew widespread international condemnation, including from the US ambassador and leaders of Italy and Canada, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to distance himself from the act.
The New York Times stands by its article alleging widespread sexual violence by Israeli security forces against Palestinians, calling Israel's libel threat "without merit".
