Israel launches probe into leak of video showing troops raping Palestinian prisoner

Israel is launching a criminal investigation to find who leaked a video from the Sde Teiman detention center that allegedly shows the rape of a Palestinian detainee. The probe, ordered by Israel's Attorney General, will focus on identifying who filmed and distributed the footage rather than the assault itself. Several Israeli officials, including the Defense Minister, have supported the investigation into the leak, claiming the video created a "blood libel" against soldiers and damaged Israel's reputation. This action follows the arrest of soldiers for the alleged abuse and numerous other reports of torture and sexual violence against Palestinians at the facility.