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Israel to raise foot shot charges
BBC News, Jul 1, 2009

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Israel's highest court has ordered stronger charges against two military personnel over the shooting of a bound Palestinian in the West Bank last year. The sergeant and his commanding officer were originally charged with improper conduct, which would have carried a maximum penalty of one year in prison. The court called for charges reflecting the gravity of the offence, which was filmed by human rights activists. [Read the full article]

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