A disturbing scene unfolded today at Israel's High Court as soldiers accused of raping and torturing Palestinian prisoners were met with cheers and celebration.
The viral video captures a crowd of supporters surrounding the accused soldiers, treating them like celebrities despite grave allegations.
The soldiers, implicated in the abuse of detainees at the notorious Sde Teiman military prison, entered the courtroom amidst a sea of applause and embraces.
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Israelis cheer soldiers accused of raping kidnapped Palestinian prisoners as they enter the High Court
— Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal) November 12, 2025
The IDF officer who attempted to investigate these torturers has attempted suicide and is now under house arrest pic.twitter.com/7jAgAdE1RB
The atmosphere was one of jubilation, starkly contrasting the serious nature of the charges against them.
The accusations include sexual violence, including anal rape and severe physical abuse, part of a broader pattern of detainee mistreatment that has drawn international condemnation.

The leaked footage, which sparked the investigation, reportedly shows the soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee, an act that has been described as a war crime.
The military's former top lawyer, involved in the investigation, attempted suicide and is now under house arrest, highlighting the internal turmoil and political pressure surrounding the case.
Israel's government has denied widespread abuse, insisting on adherence to international legal standards.
However, the public support for the accused soldiers suggests a troubling normalization of such acts within certain segments of society.
🇮🇱🇵🇸 After getting caught r*ping a Palestinian detainee, Israeli television is making the case that nothing is off the table and that the IDF should act with impunity
— HOT SPOT (@HotSpotHotSpot) August 7, 2024
“I don’t give a rat’s ass what they do to Hamas man” https://t.co/LNZUr70BBi pic.twitter.com/a8VcEzJeIT
The scene at the High Court raises questions about accountability and the societal values that allow such behavior to be celebrated.


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