US investigating Israeli military unit tied to alleged rape case of Palestinian

The US has launched a review of an Israeli military unit over alleged human rights violations, Axios has reported.

The investigation is looking at the so-called "Force 100" unit, several members of which are standing trial for allegedly raping a Palestinian at Sde Teiman prison. 

The US submitted a list of questions to the Israeli foreign ministry regarding the alleged human rights violations, Axios said.