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How Does Israel's Military Investigate Itself?
May 16, 2024
Explore how Israel's military investigates itself amidst criticism. From internal challenges like delayed investigations and memory issues to the discrepancy between complaints and indictments, the podcast raises questions about accountability and fairness in holding Israeli perpetrators accountable. Human rights groups are working to gather evidence for thorough investigations despite low indictment rates, with a shift towards international avenues like the United Nations International Criminal Court.
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- Israeli military struggles with self-accountability in investigating soldier conduct
- Call for external unbiased justice mechanisms like the International Criminal Court to address alleged violations
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Challenges in Self-Investigation by Israeli Military
The podcast highlights the challenges faced by Israel's military in self-investigating soldier conduct. Internal investigations led by the military advocate general involve interviews with soldiers, but confidentiality can hinder the depth of probes. Delays in investigations, perspectives of legal experts, and victim testimonies being secondary all raise concerns about the fairness of these internal processes.
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