Israel: CCTV shows Palestinian being beaten by Israeli soldiers

A Palestinian man said on Friday (23 October) he was beaten and kicked by Israeli soldiers before being arrested whilst he was at work earlier this month. Ansar Aasi works at a factory located near a military post in the West Bank. He said that he was at work when clashes erupted nearby between Palestinian youths throwing stones at Israeli troops Oct 24, 2015

Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel using ‘legitimate force’ in confronting Palestinian attacks

Israel bristled on Thursday (15 October) at US suggestions it may have used excessive force to confront Palestinian stabbings, and also published hospital images it said refuted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas allegation a teen suspect had been executed. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was using legitimate force and any other country would do the same to confront attacks. Oct 16, 2015