Israeli crowd applauds soldiers accused of raping Palestinian prisoner

Two Israeli soldiers accused of raping a Palestinian detainee were met with cheers and applause from supporters during a court appearance in Jerusalem. The hearing concerned a dispute between Israel's Justice Minister and Attorney General over who should lead the investigation into the leak of a video showing the assault. The case has already caused a political scandal, leading to the resignation and arrest of the army's former chief legal adviser. The two soldiers are among five members of a military unit charged with the aggravated assault of the prisoner, who was hospitalized with severe injuries.