Defense Minister Israel Katz met with administrative detainee Yanon Dardik just before Shabbat, amid a letter signed by dozens of MKs calling for his release, according to Israeli media reports.
Defense Minister Israel Katz met with administrative detainee Yanon Dardik on Friday, just ahead of Shabbat, days after dozens of MKs from across the political spectrum signed a letter calling for Dardik's release, according to Israeli media reports. The meeting, first reported by The Zioneer on Saturday evening, came amid growing political pressure. Katz offered Dardik house arrest at a friend's home, but Dardik refused.
The Zioneer's earlier reporting, citing Amit Segal (N12), detailed that Katz held a lengthy meeting with Dardik, who has been on hunger strike for weeks, to ensure his condition does not become life-threatening. The security establishment alleges Dardik was involved in the abuse of Palestinians, including tying one by his genitals; Dardik denies the allegations and is on hunger strike.
The defense minister's office has not commented on the meeting. It remains unclear whether the letter from MKs will lead to any change in Dardik's detention status or whether Katz will pursue further alternatives to administrative detention.
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