Despite objections from the military prosecutor, the IDF Tel Aviv Appeals Court on Tuesday 26 Adar-II did not comply with the request to imprison the soldier pending the outcome of the legal proceedings against him. The court ruled to permit the soldier to remain in �open detention� in his base. He is prohibited from touching a weapon and he may not discuss the case with anyone.

The prosecutor, Colonel Sharon Zagagi-Pinchas, appealed the decision last Thursday by Judge Lt.-Col. Ronen Shor to release the soldier to open detention. Once again the court did not side with his position.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)