Israeli court extends detention of 7 soldiers for sexually abusing other servicemembers – Middle East Monitor

An Israeli military court extended the detention of seven soldiers Wednesday on suspicion of abuse, threats and sexual offenses against younger soldiers in a unit, according to a media report, Anadolu reports.

The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper said the court extended the detention for six days.

Seven soldiers from the Air Force’s Arrow air defense system array were detained Tuesday on suspicion of sexual abuse of comrades.

“The offenses were committed over the…