What shocks Israel: The gang-rape crime itself or that the world saw it?
Israel has long been criticized as a racist and fascist state that seeks to dehumanize Palestinians in every possible way. A stark example of this harsh reality was the gang rape committed by Israeli soldiers against a Palestinian detainee in the notorious Sde Teiman military prison near the Gaza Strip.
"The leak had harmed Israel’s image, describing it as the most 'severe public relations attack' on Israel." – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The footage documenting this horrific assault was leaked to the media, which caused greater outrage within the Israeli government than the crime itself. Over the past week, the government and military have focused on blaming Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the army’s top military prosecutor, for the leak. She resigned on Friday under pressure and is expected to face further questioning.
"Several Israeli politicians called to hold her accountable for the leak."
A view of Sde Teiman prison in the Negev desert near the Gaza Strip highlights the grim setting of the incident.
Author's summary: The exposure of a brutal crime in Sde Teiman prison shocked the Israeli establishment more due to the leak to the media than the crime itself, triggering political fallout.
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