Supreme Court rules Israel’s ban on Red Cross visits to detainees unlawful
The Supreme Court of Israel has ruled that the country's ban on Red Cross visits to detainees is unlawful. The court cited a lack of legal basis, decades of precedent, and violations of detainee rights as the reasons for its decision. This ruling is expected to have significant implications for the treatment of security prisoners in Israel.
- ▪Israel's High Court ruled the ban on Red Cross visits to security prisoners unlawful
- ▪The court cited a lack of legal basis and decades of precedent in its decision
- ▪The ruling is a significant development in the treatment of security prisoners in Israel
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Supreme Court rules Israel’s ban on Red Cross visits to detainees unlawfulIsrael’s High Court ruled the state’s blanket ban on Red Cross visits to security prisoners unlawful, citing lack of legal basis, decades of precedent, and violations of detainee rights.Follow us on GoogleMembers of the Red Cross watch while Israel Prison Service officers prepare Palestinian prisoners for release as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, at Ktzi’ot Prison in southern Israel, February 26, 2025.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90)
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