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’Israel’ Beating, Threatening Palestinian Kids in Detention

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Tactics used by the "Israeli" occupation forces to detain Palestinian children are coming under fire, with Human Rights Watch saying the youngsters are subject to "beatings" and "treated in ways that would terrify and traumatize an adult."

HRW report accused the "Israeli" authorities of numerous abuses of their powers. Not only are they being accused of physically abusing minors, but also of routinely interrogating children without a parent or guardian present. This is in breach of the international law, which entitles children to extra protection.

Human Rights Watch's Director for Palestine and the "Israeli" entity, Sari Bashi, recalled an instance of police brutality against 15-year-old Fayez B. who was arrested in al-Khalil.
"In one of the cases, the child's arrest was actually documented on video and seven very large police officers dressed in full riot gear are seen slapping, dragging and putting him into a chokehold - a child that weighs 53kg," she said.

However, despite the incident being filmed on camera and numerous witness statements being given, no action was taken to punish the personnel at fault. Bashi added that "Israel" needs to do more to protect children who have been taken into custody.

In the report, Bashi accused the police of "beatings" and "threats" towards children in order to get accurate information from them.

Earlier in March, "Israeli" Minister Ayelet Shaked said she wants to introduce a bill to punish terrorists under the age of 14, which would also see them serve jail time.
If the legislation is passed, the courts would sentence children under the age of 14 to prison sentences. Meanwhile, the bill has already won the approval of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team