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Israeli whistleblowers allege abuse of detained Palestinians
May 15, 2024
Guest host Yasmeen Khan discusses Israeli whistleblowers' revelations about brutal conditions at a shadowy detention facility for Palestinians. Vermont lawmakers pursue big oil companies for climate change damages. Miniature poodle Sage wins top prize at Westminster Dog Show.
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- Inhumane treatment of Palestinian detainees at SETI Taman, including beatings, stress positions, and blindfolding by guards.
- Vermont's legislation holding big oil companies accountable for climate change damages, setting a precedent for environmental governance.
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Conditions at SETI Taman Detention Center
Whistleblowers within the Israeli military have revealed disturbing details about the SETI Taman detention center for Palestinians. The whistleblowers described how detainees were subjected to inhumane treatment, including forced stress positions, blindfolding, and shackling. Guards were reported to have routinely beaten detainees with clubs, causing severe injuries. The whistleblowers indicated that the beatings were not solely for interrogation purposes but also as a form of punishment.
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