Hadash condemns Katz's call for IDF investigation into alleged mistreatment of wounded soldiers
Hadash called Katz's urging for an investigation "a dangerous exploitation of the authority of the state and the military establishment for the purpose of political and racist persecution."
The Arab political party Hadash strongly denounced Defense Minister Israel Katz's proposal for a Department of Defense investigation into claims that Arab employees at the Rambam Health Care Campus mistreated four soldiers. Hadash argued that Katz's call is a "dangerous exploitation of the authority of the state and the military establishment for political and racist persecution."
The party emphasized that these actions were taken after a racist campaign without evidence, aimed at intimidating Arab hospital staff who provide care to all citizens. Hadash urged human rights organizations to oppose Katz's decision. In response, Katz called for the IDF to investigate the alleged mistreatment, stating that any improper treatment of wounded soldiers will not go unpunished.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also requested an investigation by the Health Ministry to determine if the nurses at Rambam were influenced by nationalistic sentiments.
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