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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees | First Thing

An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to abuse of prisoners by Israeli forces. Plus, 12 valuable lessons about life and death by hospice workers Good morning. An investigation has revealed that Israel is using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees . American company Axon is still supplying the Taser weapons despite evidence they have been used to torture prisoners. The news come…

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Investigation suggests American company Axon still supplies Israel with Taser weapons despite evidence they have been used to torture prisoners The soldiers drag the man into a section of the prison known as Hell’s Wing, a metaphor for its notoriety for acts of brutality. Shoving him violently into a corner, they take a step back before one of them draws his weapon and fires two rubber bullets at his body. The man,…

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Tied up and tortured: Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees

Investigation suggests American company Axon still supplies Israel with Taser weapons despite evidence they have been used to torture prisoners The soldiers drag the man into a section of the prison known as Hell’s Wing, a metaphor for its notoriety for acts of brutality. Shoving him violently into a corner, they take a step back before one of them draws his weapon and fires two rubber bullets at his body. The man,…

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