Rachel Corrie verdict highlights impunity for Israeli Military

Headline Title: Rachel Corrie verdict highlights impunity for Israeli Military 29 August 2012 Amnesty International condemns an Israeli court’s verdict that the government of Israel bears no responsibility in the death of Rachel Corrie, saying the verdict continues the pattern of impunity for Israeli military violations against civilians and human rights defenders in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). The verdict shields Israeli military personnel from accountability and ignores deep flaws in the Israeli military’s internal investigation of Corrie’s death.“Rachel Corrie…

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