Israeli soldiers were captured on video tying a wounded Palestinian man to a military vehicle during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has sparked outrage after footage of the man being strapped horizontally to the bonnet of a military jeep circulated widely on social media.
The Israeli army acknowledged the incident on Sunday, admitting that the soldiers had violated operational procedures. According to the military, the Palestinian man was injured during a “counterterrorism operation” aimed at apprehending wanted suspects. During an exchange of fire between troops and militants, one of the suspects was wounded and subsequently apprehended.
“In violation of orders and standard operating procedures, the suspect was taken by the forces while tied on top of a vehicle,” the military stated. It also emphasized that the conduct seen in the video does not align with the values of the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces).
The incident has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with critics denouncing it as a violation of human rights and international law. The wounded man was later transferred to the Palestinian Red Crescent for medical treatment.
Jenin, a stronghold for Palestinian groups, frequently experiences Israeli army raids and operations. The escalation of violence in the West Bank has been a cause for concern, with Palestinian officials reporting a significant number of casualties since the recent Israel-Hamas conflict began.
According to Palestinian officials, at least 549 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli troops or settlers since the outbreak of hostilities. In the same period, attacks by Palestinians have resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Israelis in the West Bank.
The Gaza Strip has also been enduring ongoing conflict, with Hamas launching attacks on Israel and the Israeli military responding with airstrikes. The toll on civilians in Gaza has been substantial, with thousands reported dead or injured.
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