Germany calls for probe of alleged Israeli torture and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees

Germany on Wednesday called for an investigation following a New York Times report about alleged Israeli torture and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, Anadolu reports. “We have, of course, taken note of these reports. As a matter of principle, the federal government condemns sexual violence in all contexts. We do not have any information of our own regarding the cases mentioned, which is why it is absolutely crucial that these allegations be investigated and that the perpetrators be held accountable,” said foreign ministry spokesman Martin Giese at a press briefing in Berlin. Asked whether the German government would support independent bodies gaining access to prisons in Israel to investigate the matter, Giese replied, “Well, this is a policy that the federal […]