Defense Minister Israel Katz met Friday with Yanon Dardik, who is held under administrative detention and faces abuse allegations. Katz offered house arrest at a friend's home as an alternative, but Dardik refused, according to a first report. 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.
A first report reveals new details from Friday's meeting between Defense Minister Israel Katz and administrative detainee Yanon Dardik. Katz reportedly offered Dardik house arrest at a friend's home as an alternative to continued detention, but Dardik refused the offer. The meeting, held at the detention facility, was lengthy and took place against the backdrop of a petition by Knesset members calling for Dardik's release.
Dardik has been in administrative detention since early July and is on a hunger strike that has entered its third week. The security establishment accuses him of involvement in the abuse of Palestinians, including an incident where he allegedly tied a Palestinian by his genitals. Dardik denies the allegations.
Hunger-strike and right-wing activists have called for his release, with commentator Gadi Taub urging the defense minister to intervene. Katz's associates said the meeting was intended to ensure Dardik's life is not in danger. The case continues to draw attention in the context of administrative detention and settler-related violence allegations.
4 developments
- StrongGadi Taub urges defense minister to release hunger-striking detainee, warns of 'strategic danger'
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz formally requests Knesset debate on immunity from arrest for yeshiva students
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz to sit for rare live TV interview tonight
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz meets with right-wing activists in Tel Aviv office
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