UN Voices Concern Over Probe of Ex-IDF Lawyer

UN Raises Concerns Over Investigation into Former Top IDF Lawyer

The United Nations' anti-torture committee has expressed serious concerns about the investigation into Israel's former chief military advocate general. Since October 2023, Israel secured only a single conviction related to the mistreatment of Palestinian detainees. The panel highlighted ongoing and worsening conditions in detention facilities as deeply troubling.

"The investigation process appears limited, and more robust protections for whistleblowers reporting abuse are urgently needed."

The committee urged Israel to strengthen safeguards for those who expose human rights violations within security forces, emphasizing the critical role whistleblowers play in preventing torture and abuse.


This report underscores the UN's call for improved accountability and protections for whistleblowers amid alarming trends in detainee treatment.

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Ynetnews Ynetnews — 2025-12-03

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