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Double standard on torture

We hear about IDF troops, Border Police officers and Israel Police officers who have been prosecuted and punished for abusing Palestinians. Only the Shin Bet is innocent.

By Yuval Ginbar | 10:52 04.09.12 |

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About two weeks ago, we learned that for the first time in more than 20 years, justice was done for a victim of torture in Israel.

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