ISRAEL SOLDIERS FACE INDICTMENT FOR LOOTING TURKISH VESSEL

The Israeli Military Prosecution on September 2 filed an indictment against an Israeli soldier for looting the Gaza-bound Turkish vessel of Mavi Marmara raided by Israel naval commandos on May 31. “It is one of the most embarrassing (affairs) the IDF has known in recent years. The soldier’s behaviour was disgraceful and they should be brought to justice,” an Israeli military official was quoted as saying. According to the indictment, the soldier admitted to stealing a laptop computer, two cameras and a compass belonging to the passengers of the Mavi Marmara, which was seized by Israeli commandos as it was making its way to Gaza.  An officer, who holds the rank of first lieutenant, suspected of being involved has denied the allegations against him. Another soldier, arrested last week, admitted that he stole. Both soldiers are expected to be indicted. They face charges of looting, theft and behaviour unbefitting a soldier.