A Jerusalem court sentenced three Israeli border guards to jail terms ranging from 12 to 18 months on charges of beating and abusing two Palestinians nine months ago. The judge chastised the guards, who had reached a plea bargain with prosecutors, saying they had abused their power and shown no remorse.
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