Israeli Soldiers Avoid Jail in Human Shield Case
The two Israeli soldiers who infamously used a 9-year-old Palestinian boy as a human shield during Israel’s 2009 war on Gaza have successfully avoided jail time, getting off with demotions and three-month suspended sentences. —JCL The Guardian: Two Israeli soldiers who used a nine-year-old Palestinian boy as a human shield were today given suspended sentences and demoted after being convicted of “inappropriate conduct”. The unnamed soldiers, from the Givati Brigade, ordered Majeh Rabah, from the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood in Gaza City, to check bags for explosives in January 2009, towards the end of Israel’s three-week offensive. The Israel Defence Force handbook forbids the use of human shields, known as “neighbour procedure” . The pair, who completed their compulsory military service 18 months ago, were convicted last month after a closed military trial that became a cause célèbre among soldiers who claim they are being victimised following international criticism over Israel’s actions during the war. Read more Related Entries November 18, 2010 Look Who’s the Decider Now November 18, 2010 Recessions Are Not Good for Your Mind
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Israeli Soldiers Avoid Jail in Human Shield Case
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