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Iranian espionage suspect Weiss claims abuse by prison service; High Court to hear petition

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Iranian espionage suspect Weiss claims abuse by prison service; High Court to hear petition

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TL;DR

Asher Benjamin Weiss, accused of spying for Iran, has petitioned the High Court of Justice alleging physical abuse by the Israel Prison Service, including stun grenades, beatings, and death threats. The court ruled that the petition will be heard, according to a report.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A report states that Asher Benjamin Weiss, the Israeli citizen accused of espionage for Iran, has filed a petition with the High Court of Justice alleging severe abuse by the Israel Prison Service (IPS). According to the petition, Weiss claims he was subjected to stun grenades, beatings, and threats with a firearm while in custody. The High Court ruled on Monday that the petition will be heard, setting a date for a hearing. The IPS has not yet responded publicly to the allegations. The case has drawn attention due to the severity of the claims and the national security context of the espionage charges.

02 · How it developed

2 developments

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    Weiss alleges stun grenades, beatings, and rifle threats by prison staff.

  2. Iranian espionage suspect Weiss claims abuse by prison service; High Court to hear petition

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