Why Israel's defence in ICJ genocide case has disintegrated

Why Israel's defence in ICJ genocide case has disintegrated Submitted by Peter Oborne on Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:51 Tel Aviv boasts of a 'robust and independent' legal system - but the recent dismissal of charges against soldiers shows how empty these words really are Soldiers lock a gate at Sde Teiman detention facility after Israeli military police arrived as part of an investigation into the abuse of a Palestinian detainee, on 29 July 2024 (Amir Cohen/Reuters) Off Last week, Israel suddenly dropped charges against five soldiers accused of the sexual abuse and rape of a male Palestinian prisoner. This development was grotesque - all the more so, since there is no shortage of evidence. The soldiers were filmed as the atrocity was allegedly committed.