Israeli police arrest ex-military prosecutor after video of detainee abuse leaks

By Steve Inskeep,

Daniel Estrin

Published November 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM EST

Israeli police detained a former military prosecutor, the internal security minister said Monday, amid fallout from a leaked video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian prisoner.

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