The Israeli army violated protocol by tying a Palestinian to the front of a military vehicle during an operation in the West Bank. This scandalous incident came to the fore with a video published on social media.
Details of the Incident and Reactions
In the statement made after the incident, it was stated that the injured Palestinian was suspicious and that he was injured in the conflict. His Palestinian family stated that they called an ambulance, but the soldiers tied the injured person to the front of the jeep and took him away. The injured person was later transferred to the Red Crescent and received treatment. The Israeli army announced that the incident would be investigated.
According to eyewitnesses, the injured Palestinian male bears the name Mujahid Azmi.
In the statement made by the Israeli army, it was stated that the operation carried out in the Wadi Burqin region was a terrorist operation and an armed conflict occurred. The army acknowledged that the behavior of the soldiers captured in the video did not comply with the army’s values.
In the escalating tension following Hamas’ attack on Israel, conflicts have also increased in the West Bank. According to UN data, at least 480 Palestinians lost their lives in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Additionally, ten Israelis died in the conflict.
