Allegations of inhumane treatment in the West Bank are increasing. After it emerged that a Palestinian was tied to the front of a military vehicle and carried away, two more people have accused Israeli soldiers of similar treatment.
Israeli Army Statements on Protocol Violation
Following the victimization of Palestinian men like 23-year-old Mujahid Abadi Balas, who described being tied to the hood of a military vehicle and transported, the Israeli army announced that its soldiers had violated the protocol. However, it was stated that they were suspected of being investigated.
Details of the violence
- Samir Dabaya, 25, claimed that he was shot in the back during the raid on the Jibaliya camp and that Israeli soldiers treated him similarly.
- Hesham Isleit said he was shot twice during the same camp raid and forced into a military jeep.
Statement from the Israeli Army
The Israeli army stated that after the images of Abadi Balas emerged, a protocol was detected and an investigation was ongoing. It also stated that the behavior of the soldiers in the video of the incident did not comply with the values of the army.
Statement from the Human Rights Organization
Israeli human rights organization Btselem is investigating the escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Spokesperson Shai Parnes said the recent incidents were at record levels and that hundreds of Palestinians had been harmed.
Conclusion
As tensions between Israel and Palestine continue, the sides of inhumane treatment between them continue to raise concerns in the international community.
