Israeli court extends detention of autistic Jaffa boy who was sexually assaulted in prison

A 14-year-old autistic boy from Jaffa, who is charged with security offenses, will continue to be held in prison, even after being sexually assaulted there, a Tel Aviv court ruled on Sunday.

In his decision, Judge Ala Masarwa ruled that the parties in the proceedings will appear in one week for a hearing where his defense attorney will propose alternatives to detention to him and the probation officer handing the case.