The Israeli government has defended its secret detention of Palestinians from Gaza before the country's Supreme Court. Lawyers argued that the state is not required to disclose the location of potentially thousands of detainees apprehended during the war.
The hearing, which lasted less than an hour, was the first on Israel's incarceration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip since the conflict started on October 7. It was held after an Israeli rights group, HaMoked, brought a petition to locate a Palestinian medical worker detained by Israeli forces during a raid on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza in February.
HaMoked argued that the government's policy of secret detention violates international law and the rights of detainees. The group also said that the government's refusal to disclose the location of detainees makes it impossible for their families to visit them or for lawyers to provide them with legal assistance.
The government's lawyers argued that the policy of secret detention is necessary for security reasons. They said that disclosing the location of detainees could put them at risk of being attacked by Hamas or other Palestinian groups.
The court has not yet ruled on the petition.
5 Comments
Loubianka
This is a clear violation of human rights. The Israeli government should not be allowed to detain people in secret.
BuggaBoom
How can the government justify keeping families in the dark about the whereabouts of their loved ones?
KittyKat
It's essential to understand the complexities of the situation before passing judgment on the government's actions.
Katchuka
It's crucial to trust the government's judgment in matters of national security.
Muchacha
Israel has the right to protect its citizens, even if it means keeping certain information confidential.