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Another Basic Law deals with "The Right to Life and Limb in Israeli Law." It implies that life is sacred, stating:
"Israeli law has abolished the death penalty for murder (and corporal punishment)." The 1998 "Good Samaritan Law" requires assistance be given in situations "of immediate and severe danger to another."
Overall, Israeli law affirms "Fundamental human rights founded upon recognition of the value of the human being, the sanctity of human life, and the principle that all persons are free." Israeli Basic Law exists "to protect human (life), dignity and (assure that) All government authorities are bound to respect (these) rights under this Basic Law."
One proviso, however, is disturbing. Israel is a Jewish state so all rights, benefits, privileges and protections apply only to Jews. Others are unwelcome, unwanted, unequal, and unprotected under Israeli law, even its own non-Jewish citizens. Moreover, despite binding international law, torture, abuse, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment aren't unambiguously designated crimes under Israeli law, even though the 1977 Penal Law prohibits their use.
In addition, as Law Professor Marjorie Cohn explained in her May 6, 2008 article titled, "Under US Law Torture is Always Illegal:"
Torture, genocide, slavery, and wars of aggression have a common thread. "They are all jus cogens....Latin for 'higher law' or 'compelling law.' This means that no country can ever pass a law that allows" these practices. "There can be no immunity from criminal liability for violation of a jus cogens prohibition."
No matter, America and Israel commit torture and other illegal practices freely and repeatedly, so far with impunity.
Testimony Evidence in B'Tselem/HaMoked Report
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