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Warning ⚠️ GRAPHIC CONTENT A number of Palestinians were injured and others were killed by an Israeli air strike in Zawayda area in Gaza. Injuries and martyrs of children as a result of targeting a group of citizens near Ansar Mosque in Al-Zawaida camp
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The Palestinian child Waseem Jaradat (15) who was shot dead by three occupation forces in Jenin which raises the toll of martyrs since the invasion of the city to 11 including 4 children. The martyrdom of the child Waseem Ahed Jaradat (15 years old) in Jenin, which brings the number of martyrs as a result of the occupation’s aggression against the city since yesterday morning to 11 martyrs, including 4 children.
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Fleeing Beit Hanoun after evacuation orders (Northern Gaza) [Original post] A large number of Palestinians flee from Beit Hanoun in the north of Gaza following the warning of occupation forces for the residents to evacuate the area. [Tags: Displacement, Forced Displacement, Evacuation Order, Living conditions, Families] [Found by: Eye on Palestine, Ahmed Hamdan] [Location: Gaza > Beit Hanoun] [Archivist Notes] additional post from May 31st - showing the evacuation map & orders to leave Beit Hanoun, Northern Gaza
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In response to the spread of Hepatitis A ONG provides drinking water for the displaced people [Original post] #DOCTORSFORGAZA #HEPATITISA In the middle of these difficult times we provide drinking water for the displaced people living in tents in the middle of Gaza strip (Alzawaida). This is in response to the spread of Hepatitis A virus in that area, in GMT we launched campaign against Hepatitis A months ago. Thanks for everyone’s support and special thanks for @readbyuna and @readers4freedom for their constant support for our campaigns 🙏 [Tags: Tent City, Water, Living conditions, Epidemic] [Found by: Gaza Medical Tent] [Location: Gaza > Deir al-Balah > Zawayda > Central Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Gaza Medical Tent ONG provide drinking water for the displaced people living in tents in the middle of Gaza strip (Alzawaida) in response to the spread of Hepatitis A virus in that area. May 29. Epidemic. Water. Blocking aid. Tent refugiees.
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Israeli aerial footage of destruction of Al Zaytoun residential compounds [Original post] Horrible.. horrible.. horrible.. Images from Israeli drone show how it is horrific the detonation of residential compounds in Al Zaytoun neighbourhood of #Gaza_City! [Tags: Homes, Views of Destruction, Explosion, Drone, Explosives, Urbicide] [Found by: Motasem A Dalloul, Al Jazeera] [Location: Gaza > Gaza City > Zaytoun]
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"The Hamas run health ministry says 35 people have been killed in an explosion at a refugee camp near Rafah" This is how the BBC covered the deadly Israeli massacre targeting displaced families in Rafah last night.
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IDF soldier uploads an artistic black and white timelapse of the destruction of a home in Rafah [Original post] Rafah | Israeli military bulldozers leveling to the ground a Palestinian house, where the family has either been killed or displaced. [Tags: Homes, Hyundai Excavator] [Found by: Younis Tirawi] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Israeli settlers dancing and celebrating Lag BaOmer celebration [Original post] Psychopathic colonists. With hundreds now feared dead from the Israeli bombing of refugees in #Rafah, Israeli settlers publish video of their dancing and celebrating, just a few kilometers away from the ongoing genocide. [Tags: Homes, Gleeful Destruction, Fire, Soldiers and Settlers, Dedication, Dehumanization, Jewish Supremacists] [Found by: @timand2037] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Lag BaOmer (Hebrew: לַ״ג בָּעוֹמֶר, LaG Bāʿōmer), also Lag B'Omer or Lag LaOmer, is a Jewish religious holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. According to modern kabbalah, this day is the Hillula of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and/or the anniversary of his death. According to a late medieval tradition, Simeon ben Yochai is buried in Meron, and this association has spawned several well-known customs and practices on Lag BaOmer, including the lighting of bonfires and pilgrimages to Meron. In 2024, the holiday felt on May 26.
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Civilians killed and injured in an Israeli shelling in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, are being transported to hospital by cart as medical services collapse and fuel runs out amid the ongoing Israeli blockade.
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IDF soldier on a swing inside the home of a displaced Palestinian family [Original post] 🤢 playing with children toys in destroyed/displaced Palestinian homes [Tags: Children's Things] [Found by: Younis Tirawi] [Location: Gaza]
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IDF soldiers film themselves using an elderly man as a human shield in Rafah [Original post] Exclusive pictures show Palestinians kidnapped from Rafah today. In one instance, an elderly man appears to be used as a human shield, with soldiers instructing him to move to a specific location. [Tags: Prisoner Abuse, Threat, Human Shield, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Dehumanization, Human Dignity] [Found by: Younis Tirawi] [Location: Gaza > Rafah] [Archivist Notes] Human Shields The use of civilians to protect combatants or military objectives from attack. This practice is explicitly prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) as per the Fourth Geneva Convention. Use of Human Shields in Israeli Military Practices Depending on whether the IDF is in Gaza or the West Bank, the methods used differ A. The “Mosquito Protocol” (2024) A term reportedly used by the IDF to describe the practice of sending Palestinian detainees into potentially dangerous situations to safeguard soldiers during military operations. Palestinian civilians are arrested, detained and allegedly used as “human shields” by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to search tunnels and inspect potentially booby-trapped locations during the Israeli ground invasion in Gaza. Civilians referred to as "shawishim," are sent into high-risk areas before IDF soldiers. These Operations are conducted in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including Rafah. IDF soldiers arrest Palestinian civilians, some as young as 16 and others elderly, are dressed in IDF uniforms, bound, and equipped with cameras to explore dangerous areas. Recent investigations and developments (2024) ~ July and February 2024: Reports emerged of Palestinians being coerced into entering booby-trapped buildings or tunnels in Gaza. ~ August 13, 2024 (Haaretz): Allegations from soldiers, commanders, and Palestinian detainees revealed that civilians, including minors, were used to inspect hazardous tunnels and buildings. Israeli leftist newspaper "Haaretz" Investigation IDF Allegedly Uses Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields in Gaza Operations by the Reporters: Yaniv Kubovich, Michael Hauser Tov on August 13, 2024. ~ October 21, 2024 (The Guardian): Whistleblower testimonies and reports highlighted systematic practices in Gaza, including tying civilians, forcing them to wear IDF uniforms, and using them for reconnaissance or shield tasks. ~ October 24, 2024 (CNN): The "Mosquito Protocol" involved forcing Palestinian detainees to enter danger zones. Reports included physical abuse and coercion, with some detainees subjected to beatings or threats. Key Practices and Allegations: ~ IDF soldiers abduct Palestinians included minors, elderly individuals, and detainees? in order to force them to: ~ Enter buildings and tunnels to check for explosives or in Gaza Strip, including Rafah, Khan Younis, Shuja’iya, and Jabaliya. ~ Perform reconnaissance and operate cameras. ~ Serve as shields during gunfire or door-knocking procedures. Soldiers and officers allegedly received orders to implement these tactics, with some expressing moral opposition. Civilians were often handcuffed, blindfolded, or dressed in IDF uniforms. IDF units use coercion involved physical abuse, threats, and psychological pressure. Some soldiers expressed moral opposition, describing the practice as mimicking tactics of organizations like Hamas. The Military Justifications is the safety of Soldiers (Commanders prioritized minimizing risks to Israeli troops, even at the expense of Palestinian civilians) and the Operational Efficiency (Familiarity with local areas made Palestinian civilians useful for identifying threats or navigating buildings). Evidence Supporting Allegations Palestinian detainees and IDF soldiers provided consistent accounts of coercion and abuse. Photographs and Video Footage showed bound civilians being guarded by IDF soldiers. Reports of civilians dressed in military gear with attached cameras for reconnaissance. Human Rights Documentation: Organizations like Breaking the Silence, Middle East Human Right Monitor, .. highlighted the systematic nature of these practices. The investigation includes first-hand soldier testimonies, video footage aired on Al Jazeera, and reports of systematic practices. Despite the IDF’s official denial, which states that such actions are against military regulations, these findings raise significant concerns about violations of humanitarian and legal standards. Soldier Concerns: Testimonies from DIF soldiers and commanders indicate ethical or legal discomfort with the practice, which some soldiers equate to endangering civilians for military advantage. They confronted their commanders about International laws but the answer was the following : "It is better that they explode and not the IDF soldiers" because their live is less important than IDF lives. In one reported case, a 16 y/O Palestinian was kept for several days, given combat rations, and used as humand shield by soldiers to explore a house. He was later released near a checkpoint confirming for the IDF whitnesses htat he was not involved in terrorism but just a civilian. Leadership Knowledge and Military Responses: Allegations that senior officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi and Southern Command Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, were aware of the practice. US Reaction: U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed outrage, stating that the IDF’s actions in the footage “do not reflect IDF values” and are under investigation. B. Neighbor Procedure/Early Warning Procedure: A specific tactic used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), primarily in the West Bank , where civilians (often neighbors) are asked to communicate with suspects or perform tasks such as clearing buildings. Israeli Military Justifications ~ The military argues that the practice reduces casualties on both sides by avoiding direct confrontations. ~ The IDF pretend civilians are not coerced and face little to no danger, as evidenced by the provision of protective measures like bulletproof vests. ~ Local civilians are believed to be better suited to communicate with suspects and navigate complex environments. ~ The presence of civilians supposedly reduces hostility from suspects, facilitating safer surrenders. Criticism and Legal Challenges The practice breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits forcing protected persons to assist an occupying force. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit denies approving civilian use in dangerous military operations and claims the reported incidents are under review. The continuation of the practice after HCJ rulings indicates weak enforcement of judicial decisions within the military.Israel faces backlash for the practice, which undermines its international standing and raises questions about its adherence to IHL.Despite legal bans, reports of continued use highlight a lack of accountability within the IDF. Few soldiers are prosecuted, and penalties remain minimal. Disproportionate Risks & ethical concern: The procedure shifts the burden of danger from soldiers to civilians, violating the principle of proportionality under IHL.The procedure exposes civilians to potential harm, even when “voluntary,” and undermines the principle of distinction in IHL.Both victims and soldiers involved in these operations experience long-term trauma. The use of human shields continues to be condemned by international organizations like Btselem and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Documented Cases and Patterns Testimonies reveal that even minors and women were coerced or threatened into participating.Despite the 2005 HCJ ruling, instances of human shield usage have been reported in subsequent military operations. Case of Bilal (Testimony): A child was sent into a house to check for a suspect, showcasing the direct harm and coercion involved. Consequences Chronology of events Since October 2023 Gaza Israeli soldier Yosef Scewekeh from the steel cat combat engineering corps showing how they use Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza A video shows Israeli soldiers using a blindfolded Palestinian detainee as a human shield in the West Bank. He is seated on the ground w/ vehicles behind him using him as a shield as an Israeli soldier aim his rifle towards Palestinians May 2024: On May 24, Lt. Amit Nechmya, the Latak platoon commander is seen ordering an elderly man with a partially covered face to move to an unknown location in Rafah. The video was recorded by Sgt Camisa. On October 2024 “Really a nice ending”,This is what Mujinda wrote, commenting on the kidnapping of Palestinians in the West Bank. Before October 2023 Israeli soldiers forced Nidal, 9, Karam, 11, Ahmad, 2 & Mohammad, 2 to stand in front of Israeli military vehicles while Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters, stun grenades & live ammunition at Palestinians confronting the soldiers in Ramallah dci-palestine.org/israeli_forces… Israeli forces have used at least five Palestinian children as human shields in the first part of 2023, according to documentation collected by DCIP. March 2023: Anas al-Khalili from Nablus. “I was used as a human shield by Israeli forces. They handcuffed me & started shooting from behind me. While I was handcuffed, they pushed me down the stairs, they stayed behind me & were shooting at the men… 9 March 2018 Israel soldiers detained ‘Abd a-Rahim Gheith in Jericho & ordered him out the car, handcuffed him & made him sit on the road for 2hrs. Gheith was then used as a human shied, & was hit by stones thrown at the soldiers. Video evidence: 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. July-Aug 2014: “Israeli soldiers handcuffed & blindfolded us...they made us stand by the windows as protective shields for them. There was gunfire all around us. They made us stand by the window for 9 hours. We were their shields.” - Ramadan Qudeih July-August 2014: “They refused to let us out….I asked for am ambulance for my sister, who fainted, they refused. They held us to protect themselves. -Nazeeha al-Najjar (7:30) July-August 2014: "I was taken prisoner, handcuffed & walked almost at gun point…he made me walk forward and he was protected by me…if any shots had been fired, they’d have hit me. He [the israeli soldier] was right behind me. "The Committee on the Rights of the Child express deep concern about the continuous use of Palestinian children as human shields and informants. 14 such cases have been reported from January 2010 to 31 March 2013 only." The Goldstone Report documented many cases in which the Israeli military used Palestinians as human shields in the 2008-9 war on Gaza, including Majdi Abd Rabbo, Abbas Ahmad Ibrahim Halawa, Mahmoud Abd Rabbo al-Ajrami and others. See p. 218-230 documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… February 2009: “the officers said I wouldn’t see my family unless i did it…he pushed me w/his weapon, held me by my neck & said go." -Magdy Rabbo. [He had to go back & forth between Israeli soldiers & hamas fighers]. The IDF used Magdy as a human shied. February 2009: “The Israelis would send us ahead...they made me dig holes in the wall & in the houses first to check in case they were booby trapped. We were put in front so in case there was gunfire, we would be [hit].” -Rabbi Abde Rabi, Gaza resident. 2008-2009 (Operation Cast Lead) & 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. The HCJ fully outlaws the use of civilians in military operations, ruling it as a violation of IHL. Despite this, incidents of the practice persist. November 2002: The HCJ temporarily bans the use of civilians as human shields but allows the procedure under specific conditions, such as explicit consent and minimal danger. , 2002: During the Second Intifada, the "Neighbor Procedure" results in the death of a Palestinian civilian, leading to petitions by human rights organizations to Israel’s High Court of Justice (HCJ). IDF forced Palestinians to walk through buildings suspected to be booby-trapped. it ordered them to enter certain areas before the combat forces...the army used residents as a “human shield” to serve as a shield against attack on those forces (p.230) documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… the Israeli army took over Hussein Aladi’s home, established an Israeli military base on the roof. For 3 months, they fired every day from there. The army insisted family always remain in the house, to protect the Israeli soldiers in it. Start of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The use of Palestinian civilians as human shields during military operations becomes an observed practice. Sources : ICRC 2023 Jcobin jpost Breaking the silence [B'tselem](https://www.btselem.org/human_shields Cases documented by Btselem : 2024 : 24/10 “Mosquito Protocol” : The Guardian Haaretz, on Augustus 13, 2024 :
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Israeli soldiers invaded the outskirts of Umm Safa and went through the village's streets, shooting indiscriminately. [Original post] Umm Safa, Ramallah Yesterday, settlers invaded the village's lands under army protection, as every Friday for the past months. For the army, invading the outskirts of the village is not enough, and they went through the village's streets, shooting stunning grenades and gas bombs indiscriminately. One stunning grenade set a whole field ablaze. [Tags: Homes, Settlement, Threat, Soldiers and Settlers, Machine Gun, Stun Grenade, Grenade, Raid, Agriculture, Tear Gas, Living conditions, Terror, Property, Land theft, Summary execution] [Found by: Younis Tirawi] [Location: West Bank > Ramallah > Umm Safa] [Archivist Notes] Location and Context: Umm Safa is a village in the Ramallah district of the West Bank, facing severe land seizure by Israeli settlers and military forces. Land Seizure: Israeli settlers, backed by the army, have been expropriating private lands from the village, leveling and destroying agricultural areas, including olive and grape trees. Settlers brought bulldozers to prepare the land for illegal settlement expansion on Jabal al-Ras and Abu Tantur hills. Impact on Residents: The village has been under constant attacks from settlers and the Israeli army, with settler violence intensifying, especially since 2023. Settlers have fired live bullets at homes, disrupted daily life, and attacked the local school during school hours. Multiple Palestinian youths, including Mohammed al-Bayed and Abdul Jiwad Salah, were killed while resisting the settler invasions. Protests and Suppression: Villagers, alongside International or Jewish anti-sionist activists, protested the land seizures. These protests have been met with violent suppression by Israeli forces, using tear gas and stun grenades. Soldiers have destroyed monuments dedicated to villagers killed by the army, further intensifying tensions. International Appeal: The people and council of Umm Safa are appealing to the international community for solidarity and intervention, calling for action to stop the ongoing land theft, harassment, and displacement. Ongoing Attacks: The village has experienced regular invasions and attacks, with settlers and soldiers harassing residents, cutting water supplies, and storming homes, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis. Appeals for Justice: Residents and solidarity activists have been persistently calling for international attention and justice, documenting these ongoing attacks and human rights violations. Chronological summary of the RECENT events in Umm Safa January 2024 January 2: Israeli settlers, protected by the military, began bulldozing land in the Jabal al-Ras area of Umm Safa, initiating large-scale land theft aimed at settlement expansion. January 9: Palestinian man, Ameed Ibrahim Samih Jayousi (31), was killed by Israeli forces. His body was reportedly taken by settlers from a Palestinian ambulance near Umm Safa. January 13: Israeli anti-apartheid activists visited Umm Safa as attacks from settlers and Israeli military forces increased. January 20: Israeli forces suppressed Palestinian farmers and tried to prevent them from reaching their lands. Villagers, along with activists, planted olive trees on private lands, but the army uprooted them and fired tear gas at those present. February 2024 February 18: Israeli forces kidnapped a young Palestinian man, Muhammad Samih Karaja, after raiding his house in Umm Safa. May 25: Every Friday, settlers from Ateret settlement have invaded the village’s lands, protected by the army. During this specific Friday, the army not only protected the settlers but also shot stun grenades and gas bombs into the village, setting a field on fire. July 2024 July 12: Israeli forces invaded a house in the village, took over the roof, and threw stun grenades at activists documenting the invasion. September 2024 September 9: Israeli bulldozers demolished approximately 200,000 m² of cultivated land in the Jabal al-Ras region, including olive and grape trees. Settlers and soldiers invaded the village, intensifying land destruction and harassment. September 11: Villagers of Umm Safa issued an urgent appeal to the international community, highlighting the continuous attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers, with blockades cutting off access points to the village and daily harassment. They warned of impending displacement and ethnic cleansing due to the rapid settlement expansion. September 14: Israeli forces suppressed a peaceful anti-settlement protest march in Umm Safa with tear gas. Villagers and activists were demonstrating against the ongoing land seizures by settlers. September 15: Settlers continued leveling land just meters away from homes. Israeli forces again used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting the theft of 123.5 acres of land by settlers. Ongoing Attacks and Resistance: Throughout 2024, Umm Safa has been subjected to repeated attacks, with settlers frequently raiding homes, cutting water supplies, and threatening residents. The Israeli military has protected these settlers, often using force to suppress protests from the villagers. Villagers have tried to resist the settler takeovers by protesting, planting trees on their land, and collaborating with activists, but their efforts have been violently suppressed by Israeli forces. Sources :
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The Latak platoon commander is seen ordering an elderly man to move to an unknown location in Rafah [Original post] This isn’t the first instance of the Latak Platoon using Palestinians as human shields. On May 24, Lt. Amit Nechmya, the platoon commander is seen ordering an elderly man with a partially covered face to move to an unknown location in Rafah. The video was recorded by Sgt Camisa [Tags: Prisoner Abuse, Threat, Human Shield, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Dehumanization, Human Dignity, Elderly, LATAK unit] [Found by: Younis Tirawi] [Location: Gaza > Rafah > Southern Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Human Shields The use of civilians to protect combatants or military objectives from attack. This practice is explicitly prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) as per the Fourth Geneva Convention. Use of Human Shields in Israeli Military Practices Depending on whether the IDF is in Gaza or the West Bank, the methods used differ A. The “Mosquito Protocol” (2024) A term reportedly used by the IDF to describe the practice of sending Palestinian detainees into potentially dangerous situations to safeguard soldiers during military operations. Palestinian civilians are arrested, detained and allegedly used as “human shields” by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to search tunnels and inspect potentially booby-trapped locations during the Israeli ground invasion in Gaza. Civilians referred to as "shawishim," are sent into high-risk areas before IDF soldiers. These Operations are conducted in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including Rafah. IDF soldiers arrest Palestinian civilians, some as young as 16 and others elderly, are dressed in IDF uniforms, bound, and equipped with cameras to explore dangerous areas. Recent investigations and developments (2024) ~ July and February 2024: Reports emerged of Palestinians being coerced into entering booby-trapped buildings or tunnels in Gaza. ~ August 13, 2024 (Haaretz): Allegations from soldiers, commanders, and Palestinian detainees revealed that civilians, including minors, were used to inspect hazardous tunnels and buildings. Israeli leftist newspaper "Haaretz" Investigation IDF Allegedly Uses Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields in Gaza Operations by the Reporters: Yaniv Kubovich, Michael Hauser Tov on August 13, 2024. ~ October 21, 2024 (The Guardian): Whistleblower testimonies and reports highlighted systematic practices in Gaza, including tying civilians, forcing them to wear IDF uniforms, and using them for reconnaissance or shield tasks. ~ October 24, 2024 (CNN): The "Mosquito Protocol" involved forcing Palestinian detainees to enter danger zones. Reports included physical abuse and coercion, with some detainees subjected to beatings or threats. Key Practices and Allegations: ~ IDF soldiers abduct Palestinians included minors, elderly individuals, and detainees? in order to force them to: ~ Enter buildings and tunnels to check for explosives or in Gaza Strip, including Rafah, Khan Younis, Shuja’iya, and Jabaliya. ~ Perform reconnaissance and operate cameras. ~ Serve as shields during gunfire or door-knocking procedures. Soldiers and officers allegedly received orders to implement these tactics, with some expressing moral opposition. Civilians were often handcuffed, blindfolded, or dressed in IDF uniforms. IDF units use coercion involved physical abuse, threats, and psychological pressure. Some soldiers expressed moral opposition, describing the practice as mimicking tactics of organizations like Hamas. The Military Justifications is the safety of Soldiers (Commanders prioritized minimizing risks to Israeli troops, even at the expense of Palestinian civilians) and the Operational Efficiency (Familiarity with local areas made Palestinian civilians useful for identifying threats or navigating buildings). Evidence Supporting Allegations Palestinian detainees and IDF soldiers provided consistent accounts of coercion and abuse. Photographs and Video Footage showed bound civilians being guarded by IDF soldiers. Reports of civilians dressed in military gear with attached cameras for reconnaissance. Human Rights Documentation: Organizations like Breaking the Silence, Middle East Human Right Monitor, .. highlighted the systematic nature of these practices. The investigation includes first-hand soldier testimonies, video footage aired on Al Jazeera, and reports of systematic practices. Despite the IDF’s official denial, which states that such actions are against military regulations, these findings raise significant concerns about violations of humanitarian and legal standards. Soldier Concerns: Testimonies from DIF soldiers and commanders indicate ethical or legal discomfort with the practice, which some soldiers equate to endangering civilians for military advantage. They confronted their commanders about International laws but the answer was the following : "It is better that they explode and not the IDF soldiers" because their live is less important than IDF lives. In one reported case, a 16 y/O Palestinian was kept for several days, given combat rations, and used as humand shield by soldiers to explore a house. He was later released near a checkpoint confirming for the IDF whitnesses htat he was not involved in terrorism but just a civilian. Leadership Knowledge and Military Responses: Allegations that senior officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi and Southern Command Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, were aware of the practice. US Reaction: U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed outrage, stating that the IDF’s actions in the footage “do not reflect IDF values” and are under investigation. B. Neighbor Procedure/Early Warning Procedure: A specific tactic used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), primarily in the West Bank , where civilians (often neighbors) are asked to communicate with suspects or perform tasks such as clearing buildings. Israeli Military Justifications ~ The military argues that the practice reduces casualties on both sides by avoiding direct confrontations. ~ The IDF pretend civilians are not coerced and face little to no danger, as evidenced by the provision of protective measures like bulletproof vests. ~ Local civilians are believed to be better suited to communicate with suspects and navigate complex environments. ~ The presence of civilians supposedly reduces hostility from suspects, facilitating safer surrenders. Criticism and Legal Challenges The practice breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits forcing protected persons to assist an occupying force. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit denies approving civilian use in dangerous military operations and claims the reported incidents are under review. The continuation of the practice after HCJ rulings indicates weak enforcement of judicial decisions within the military.Israel faces backlash for the practice, which undermines its international standing and raises questions about its adherence to IHL.Despite legal bans, reports of continued use highlight a lack of accountability within the IDF. Few soldiers are prosecuted, and penalties remain minimal. Disproportionate Risks & ethical concern: The procedure shifts the burden of danger from soldiers to civilians, violating the principle of proportionality under IHL.The procedure exposes civilians to potential harm, even when “voluntary,” and undermines the principle of distinction in IHL.Both victims and soldiers involved in these operations experience long-term trauma. The use of human shields continues to be condemned by international organizations like Btselem and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Documented Cases and Patterns Testimonies reveal that even minors and women were coerced or threatened into participating.Despite the 2005 HCJ ruling, instances of human shield usage have been reported in subsequent military operations. Case of Bilal (Testimony): A child was sent into a house to check for a suspect, showcasing the direct harm and coercion involved. Consequences Chronology of events Since October 2023 Gaza Israeli soldier Yosef Scewekeh from the steel cat combat engineering corps showing how they use Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza A video shows Israeli soldiers using a blindfolded Palestinian detainee as a human shield in the West Bank. He is seated on the ground w/ vehicles behind him using him as a shield as an Israeli soldier aim his rifle towards Palestinians May 2024: On May 24, Lt. Amit Nechmya, the Latak platoon commander is seen ordering an elderly man with a partially covered face to move to an unknown location in Rafah. The video was recorded by Sgt Camisa. On October 2024 “Really a nice ending”,This is what Mujinda wrote, commenting on the kidnapping of Palestinians in the West Bank. Before October 2023 Israeli soldiers forced Nidal, 9, Karam, 11, Ahmad, 2 & Mohammad, 2 to stand in front of Israeli military vehicles while Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters, stun grenades & live ammunition at Palestinians confronting the soldiers in Ramallah dci-palestine.org/israeli_forces… Israeli forces have used at least five Palestinian children as human shields in the first part of 2023, according to documentation collected by DCIP. March 2023: Anas al-Khalili from Nablus. “I was used as a human shield by Israeli forces. They handcuffed me & started shooting from behind me. While I was handcuffed, they pushed me down the stairs, they stayed behind me & were shooting at the men… 9 March 2018 Israel soldiers detained ‘Abd a-Rahim Gheith in Jericho & ordered him out the car, handcuffed him & made him sit on the road for 2hrs. Gheith was then used as a human shied, & was hit by stones thrown at the soldiers. Video evidence: 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. July-Aug 2014: “Israeli soldiers handcuffed & blindfolded us...they made us stand by the windows as protective shields for them. There was gunfire all around us. They made us stand by the window for 9 hours. We were their shields.” - Ramadan Qudeih July-August 2014: “They refused to let us out….I asked for am ambulance for my sister, who fainted, they refused. They held us to protect themselves. -Nazeeha al-Najjar (7:30) July-August 2014: "I was taken prisoner, handcuffed & walked almost at gun point…he made me walk forward and he was protected by me…if any shots had been fired, they’d have hit me. He [the israeli soldier] was right behind me. "The Committee on the Rights of the Child express deep concern about the continuous use of Palestinian children as human shields and informants. 14 such cases have been reported from January 2010 to 31 March 2013 only." The Goldstone Report documented many cases in which the Israeli military used Palestinians as human shields in the 2008-9 war on Gaza, including Majdi Abd Rabbo, Abbas Ahmad Ibrahim Halawa, Mahmoud Abd Rabbo al-Ajrami and others. See p. 218-230 documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… February 2009: “the officers said I wouldn’t see my family unless i did it…he pushed me w/his weapon, held me by my neck & said go." -Magdy Rabbo. [He had to go back & forth between Israeli soldiers & hamas fighers]. The IDF used Magdy as a human shied. February 2009: “The Israelis would send us ahead...they made me dig holes in the wall & in the houses first to check in case they were booby trapped. We were put in front so in case there was gunfire, we would be [hit].” -Rabbi Abde Rabi, Gaza resident. 2008-2009 (Operation Cast Lead) & 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. The HCJ fully outlaws the use of civilians in military operations, ruling it as a violation of IHL. Despite this, incidents of the practice persist. November 2002: The HCJ temporarily bans the use of civilians as human shields but allows the procedure under specific conditions, such as explicit consent and minimal danger. , 2002: During the Second Intifada, the "Neighbor Procedure" results in the death of a Palestinian civilian, leading to petitions by human rights organizations to Israel’s High Court of Justice (HCJ). IDF forced Palestinians to walk through buildings suspected to be booby-trapped. it ordered them to enter certain areas before the combat forces...the army used residents as a “human shield” to serve as a shield against attack on those forces (p.230) documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… the Israeli army took over Hussein Aladi’s home, established an Israeli military base on the roof. For 3 months, they fired every day from there. The army insisted family always remain in the house, to protect the Israeli soldiers in it. Start of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The use of Palestinian civilians as human shields during military operations becomes an observed practice. Sources : ICRC 2023 Jcobin jpost Breaking the silence [B'tselem](https://www.btselem.org/human_shields Cases documented by Btselem : 2024 : 24/10 “Mosquito Protocol” : The Guardian Haaretz, on Augustus 13, 2024 :
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Civil defense forces and medical crews evacuate the body of a martyr following an Israeli air strike in the north of Gaza. The first moments of recovering martyrs after the occupation bombing in the northern Gaza Strip
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A little girl was injured after the bombing of a home in Gaza city. A child was injured in the bombing of a house in Gaza City
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Palestinians and medical crews evacuate Kamal Odwan after he was targeted by the occupation forces. Kamal Adwan Hospital was evacuated after the occupation bombed one of the hospital buildings, in the northern Gaza Strip.
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Palestinians and medical crews evacuate Kamal Odwan after he was targeted by the occupation forces. Kamal Adwan Hospital was evacuated after the occupation bombed one of the hospital buildings, in the northern Gaza Strip.
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A Palestinian lost his child after the bombing of a residential block in Jabalia refugee camp. A Palestinian lost his only child in the bombing of a residential square in Jabalia Camp
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BREAKING: A civilian injured in an Israeli shelling targeting a motorbike in the village of Naqoura in southern Lebanon.
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The little girl Retal Kwaik (4) was injured after the bombing of her family’s home in the Nusairat refugee camp. The child, Rital Kwik, 4 years old, was injured in an Israeli bombing of their house in Nuseirat camp.
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Husam Zomlot about educide in Gaza [Original post] Honoured to speak at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education on Israel’s educide in #Gaza and ways @Cambridge_Uni and other universities can help in rebuilding and supporting our students and faculty. [Tags: Schools, Schools, Caterpillar D9, Explosives, Bombs, Bulldozer, Heritage and culture, Cultural Cleansing, Educide, Palestinian art & culture] [Found by: Husam Zomlot] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] The Israeli forces have systematically caused severe destruction to Gaza's education sector, with many universities either destroyed or repurposed as shelters for displaced families. This will have long-lasting effects on Gaza's 90,000 students and the region's educational future. Below are the universities affected: 1. Islamic University of Gaza Founded in 1978, over 17,000 students as of 2023 Destruction : Destroyed on 10 October ; accused by Israel of producing weapons without any evidence. Previously hit in 2008-2009 and 2014. Major Asaf Fred, who was later in Rafah & a commander in IDF’s 460 Brigade, admits to the destruction of IUG university in Gaza, a court & Rimal neighborhood without any military objectives . He also called for the destruction of Amalekite cities + “‘no good arabs” On December 19 he posts a long Genocidal justification. Excerpt : “Yes, this is how you destroy an enemy: Not only by killing its soldiers but also by destroying its symbols…..The destruction of the enemy's national symbols is a clear declaration that the games are over, and we want to win." On March 1, he shares a satellite imagery of Younis: “Amazing! This is how it should be done to all the Amalekite cities. (Khan Yunis, during the IDF maneuver)” In November 5, 2024, some remaining buildings of this University were used as military base by Israeli troops. "My alma mater @IUGAZA med school is now a military point in the middle of Gaza. This IOF soldier is bragging about intentionally causing a delay in the start of the academic year because of occupying it and destroying its teaching hospital!" writes on X @OsaidesserMD Palestinian Academic global surgeon 2.Al-Azhar University Founded in 1991 during the First Intifada, 17,000 students and 12 faculties at its peak. Destruction: Bombed by aistrikes on 6 November , heavily damaging the campus. And blowed up on December 7. "On Shabbat, we loaded the mines, and I signed off on the shipment with a modification due to the sanctity of Shabbat,” First Master Sergeant David Zoldan, the operational officer of Company A of Israel’s 749 Battalion wrote in a Facebook post on December 20. “A few days later, we assembled them and booby-trapped one of Gaza’s symbols of the future—Al-Azhar University in the northern part of the strip—and blew it up.” December 2023: Company A of the 749 Battalion was tasked with rigging up the south Gaza City campus of Al-Azhar University with explosives and detonating them, reducing Gaza’s second-largest university to rubble. On the footage, we can heard soldiers said "Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined” when they watch the powerful explosion. The mining and detonation of the University was released on his Social netework by the IDF soldiers of the 749 Combat Engineering Corps invluding : David Zolden, Operational Officer Arthur Davidov Rafael Ben Ishay Maya Radoszkowicz Arik Tedler Amit Yagodeev Saar Hirshoren Natvie Korkus Yossi Nahari Roman Dyachenko Daniel Bedoya Yehuda Efraim Nathan Emergui Eli Biton Amit Viner Rony Ifrach Omri Felous Royi Wickes Netanel Levine Yahav Hoffmann Yahav Abr Dor Osher Adib In the following picture, Liad Ohayon, of Moroccan origin, serving in the Givati Brigade's Shaked Battalion celebrated the completion of their military service on the Al-Azhar University campus, which had been used as a military base and was subsequently detonated upon their withdrawal. Al-Quds Open University Founded IN 1991 by the PLO, it's the largest non-campus university with 60,000 students across the West Bank and Gaza. Occupation : Turned into military barracks Destruction : bombed on 15 November 3. Al-Israa University Founded in 2014 (Gaza's youngest university) Occupation : Its main building was occupied for 70 days by Israeli soldiers and Destruction 17 January 2024 by a massive Blowing up (355 explosives) During a press conference on Thursday, a U.S. State Department Spokesperson was asked if Israa University was a legitimate target. To this, spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “I don’t have independent information to verify that. But I can say that we continue to urge Israel to avoid damage to critical infrastructure – that would, of course, include universities – and to ensure the protection of humanitarian and medical sites.” According to Itai Blumenthal (2024, 08:14 on March 11), it seems that the Brigadier General Hiram authorized the demolition of the Al Asraa University building in the south of Gaza City on the grounds that tunnels were dug under the building where terrorists were hiding. Since it is a sensitive building, Brigadier General Hiram was supposed to get permission in advance from the commander of the Southern Command. Two months later, the commander of the Southern Command recorded the "note" to the commander of Division 99 with the approval of Chief of Staff Halevi. 4. Palestine Technical College Founded in 1993 in Deir el-Balah, 1,800 students Now a shelter for displaced Palestinians. 5. University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) Founded in 1998 in Gaza City. 8,500 students in 2023 Had a start-up incubator for entrepreneurs.Shelled on 22 January while sheltering displaced families. Israeli occupation forces turn the University College of Applied Sciences into a military base in Augustus 2024. 6. University of Palestine Founded in 2005. was a Shelter for displaced families; targeted on 17 January when Israel detonated over 300 mines. 7. Al-Aqsa University Began as a teacher training institute in 1955, evolved into a university by 2001. 26,000 students in 2022 Shelled on 22 January while housing displaced people. In May 2024, a picture of an IDF soldier (Tair Glisko. 424th Battalion, Givati Brigade) is released on the social media and is investigated by Younis Tirawi. Israel’s biggest newspaper, Yedioth Ahronot, reports this investigation and the response of Israel military: “This is a serious incident… an investigation was opened by the military police. The incident at the university is also being investigated at the senior levels”. This autodafe was confirmed by Jake Godin in a OSINT investigation 8. Gaza University Founded in 2006. 10 Faculties including law, education, and computer sciences. Destroyed by an airstrike in December. 9. Hassan II University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Established in 1992 in Beit Hanoun with Moroccan support Destroyed by Israeli forces in December. 10. Dar al-Kalima University: Gaza Training Centre Founded in 2020, Providing arts training and therapy for trauma-affected children. Destroyed during Easter Holy Week in late March. The destruction of these institutions highlights the severe disruption to Gaza's education system, impacting thousands of students and faculty and hampering educational and cultural development for future generations. Eight people were injured in a drone bombing targeting the University College of Applied Sciences, which houses displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis Source Letter from Palestinian Universities to students and faculty in Gaza Solidarity Encampments in US academic institutions This letter was released the 1st May 2024. "In a moment of great darkness, your protests erupt and give hope for humanity that justice is not an abstract concept but a continuous struggle that connects us all. Your values are emancipating the university from structural racism and complicity with power and colonialism. The situation in Palestine has reached increased genocidal levels, marked by the mass targeting of Palestinian life by killing and displacement; the destroying of social, cultural, and all educational institutions; and the aim to reduce Palestinians to bare life with no political and collective future. You are leaders in the call for justice with your bodies on your university campuses and in the streets, speaking truth and justice loud and clear. You stand for the courage that is needed to take action strongly for justice and freedom and determinedly against systems of genocide and racism. We know the risks you are taking in face of the repressive measures that are taken against university spaces built on challenging the powers benefitting from silence. At a time when the voices of the oppressed are intentionally silenced, your solidarity serves as a beacon of hope. Your actions are a resounding message that injustice and oppression will not be tolerated. We draw inspiration from the courage of those who refuse and resist the continuing injustices of settler colonialism and military occupation. We welcome you at our universities in a liberated Palestine. Together, Presidents of Palestinian Universities Prof. Omar Melad - President of Al-Azhar University of Gaza Prof. Kamalin Shaath - President of Islamic University of Gaza Prof. Hasan Abu Jarad - President of Gaza University Prof. Ayman Soboh - President of Al-Aqsa University Prof. Mustafa Abusafa - President of Palestine Polytechnic University Prof. Samer Najde - President of Al-Quds Open University Prof. Abdel Khaleq Alfaraa - President of Al-Israa University Prof. Jaber Alda'or - President of University of Palestine Prof. Abdelnaser Zied - President of An-Najah National University Prof. Talal Shahwan - President of Birzeit University Prof. Raghad Dwiek - President of Hebron University Prof. Imad Abu Kishek - President of Al-Quds University Prof. Ali Abuzuhre - President of Arab American University Prof. lyad Twal - President of Bethlehem University Prof. Husein Shanak - President of Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie Prof. Nour Aldeen Abu Aroub - President of University of Al Istiklal Prof. Imad Alzeer - President of Palestine Ahliya University Prof. Dawod Zataree - President of Al-Zaytoonah University of Science and Technology Prof. Matre Alraheb - President of Dar Al Kalema University Prof. Derar Alayan - President of Nablus University for Vocational & Technical Education" Sources :
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Content Graphic: extremely shocking footage showing the execution of unarmed civilians by Israeli forces. The scenes were obtained from a social media account of an Israeli soldier from the paratroopers brigade. Video 1:Execution of a civilian trying to recover a dead boy. Video 2 :More executions. All of whom are unarmed. Video 3: More executions of clearly unarmed Palestinians walking in a street. The killing was apparently executed by a sniper. Video 4: and photo: A drone attack on an unarmed man on a rooftop. He appears to be very young, probably a child.
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Achya Ben Harush, Israeli soldier and street athlete, uses furniture from Palestinian homes to train [Tags: Homes, Joke, Flags, Graffiti, Looting, Home Invasion, Human Dignity, Unknown] [Found by: Israel Genocide Tracker] [Location: Gaza]
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An eleven year old, whose parents were murdered by Israel, describes raising her two-year old brother [Original post] One of 17,000 children who lost one or both parents in Gaza. [Tags: Palestine Voices, Childhood] [Found by: Dr. Mustafa Elmasri] [Location: Gaza]
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Ben Gvir demands more war at a speech at the "Gaza March" in Sderot, standing in front of a sign demanding colonization of Gaza [Original post] We, in the cabinet, demand war now! Demand to enter Rafah. Demand targeted assassinations... The solution is the one the Torah tells us: to liberate, to colonize and also to bequeath! The solution is to encourage immigration (of Palestinians) and tell them, willingly: go to your homes, go to your countries. This has always been ours and will stay ours!" One of the scariest videos I've seen lately: Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, speaks at the "Gaza March" in Sderot, yesterday, behind a podium that says "Colonization in Gaza will bring security. Returning home!". The audience, consisting of tens of thousands of settlers, cheers on Ben Gvir constantly, chanting again and again: "HU-HA here he comes - the next prime minister! [Tags: Conquest, Forced Displacement, Genocidal Intent, Jewish Supremacists] [Found by: B.M.] [Location: 48 Palestine > Gaza Envelope > Sderot]
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Scene after settlers attacked two aid trucks: victim lying on the ground wounded, zero arrests made [Original post] Such beauty! This is what happens to whoever brings food to Hamas" Judeonazi settlers in West Bank blocked two Palestinian trucks, claiming they carry Gaza aid, threw rocks at the drivers, wounding one of them, and destroyed goods. No arrests were made. State-backed terrorists. [Tags: Arson, Rocks, Humanitarian Aid, Food, Mob] [Found by: B.M.] [Location: West Bank]
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Doctors removing shrapnel from a baby's face [Original post] What pain does this child endure?! [Tags: Bombs, Shrapnel] [Found by: حيدر الموسوي - Hayder Almosawy] [Location: Gaza]
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IDF calls journalists threatening them to leave Jabalia [Original post] Phone call from Israeli occupation forces threatening us to stop coverage and leave Jabalia, but we are not stopping. We will continue to be among our people and cover events despite the threats and shelling. [ Translation gifted via Twitter. Soldier: You have to move Hossam: Where exactly Soldier: The port area Hossam: Al shaikh radwan, Al shaikh radwan Soldier: incoherent order Hossam: sarcastically god wills it, because i have none. I transcribed it literally because the video is too short without context other] [Tags: Threat, Warning Phone Call, Journalism] [Found by: Hossam Shabat] [Location: Gaza > Jabalia > North Gaza]
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Israeli military detonates a neighborhood in Rafah [Original post] The Israeli army continues its war of destruction and genocide destroying a whole neighborhood in Rafah [Tags: Homes, Explosion, Explosives, 401st Armored Brigade "Ikvot HaBarzel" (Iron Tracks)] [Found by: Mustafa Barghouti] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Mob of Israelis storming the Erez checkpoint demanding more brutal policy of starvation [Original post] Israeli settler mobs have reached the Erez checkpoint with Gaza, threatening to invade Gaza if the Israeli government persists in allowing humanitarian aid into the Strip. They demand the starvation of Palestinians. [Tags: Starvation, Blocking Aid, Mob] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza Envelope > Erez checkpoint]
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Mother in Rafah is only able to feed her baby milk from lentils [Original post] He is breastfeeding lentils and this is the first time he has tried them. Oh God, bless your sad eyes. Cover them with tears. Her child is breastfeeding lentils during the siege of Rafah, Gaza. I remembered the siege of Rafah Sinai. Babies were also fed grams of flour in water The Rafhin aggression requires volumes. We were destined to be between the Egyptian army and the occupation army. One soul and we remain fuel for war God bless you [Tags: Starvation] [Found by: Mona El-Zamlout] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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A girl from the Al-Fayyumi family pulled alive from the rubble of her home, asks for her mother (but Israel killed her mother) [Original post] Look and cry! This little angel is under horrific rubble only because Israel is a Nazi state nothing else She absolutely did nothing to deserve this neither her mother She keep asking where is my mommy. If you are justifying this with any excuse, you are a Nazi! [Tags: Bombs, From Rubble] [Found by: Furkan Gözükara] [Location: Gaza > Beit Lahia]
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Israeli children, with their parents, destroy humanitarian aid to prevent it from reaching starving children in Gaza [Original post] A recent clip from yesterday’s #Gaza aid attack shows young children attacking aid supplies after the adults have had a go. Meanwhile, kids their age, and even younger, are deliberately starved just across the wall. A grotesque display of hate and indoctrination‼️ #Rafah #Israel [Tags: Starvation, Humanitarian Aid, Food] [Found by: Dr Lens Veritatis] [Location: 48 Palestine > Zikim Crossing]
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Settlers raided Al-Mughayyir to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. [Original post] Settlers set the village of Al-Mughayyir, north of Ramallah on fire to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. [Tags: Nature, Looting, Settlement, Fire, Soldiers and Settlers, Baton, Agriculture, Living conditions, Impunity, Property, Land theft, Apartheid] [Found by: @4cdesai] [Location: West Bank > Ramallah > Al-Mughayyir] [Archivist Notes] Since the beginning of October, and the olive harvest season in Palestine, attacks against Palestinian farmers have increased. Attacks and assaults against farmers are daily occurrences in the occupied West Bank and the vast majority target farms in the governorates of Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit. Olive trees are estimated to account for a third of cultivated land in Palestine and contribute up to 20% of the agricultural output. The current olive harvest season is especially important for the Palestinians given the economic hardship caused by the war. Settlers have already used violence against harvesters, and many fear that the army won't provide adequate protection and will prevent them from accessing their lands. Throughout this olive season, Israel's Settler/Soldier militias have been diligently preventing farmers access to their lands, shooting/killing farmers, terror attacks, burning of homes & property, destruction of olive trees, theft of olive harvest. In most cases, Palestinians were in their lands harvesting olives, in areas which even Israel's "judicial & military authorities" "permitted" Palestinian farmers access to. However, Israeli settlers & soldiers coordinated to remove Palestinians from their lands, often by force. In some cases, like Sisiya on October 18, the settlers violently attack Palestinian farmers before the Israeli soldiers intervene to expel the farmers. In Susiya, the farmers had a fresh "Israeli court order" permitting them access - to no avail. In other cases, the Settler/Soldiers terrorists simply shoot & kill Palestinian farmers, such as in the case of Hanan Abu Salameh on October 17, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while harvesting olives in Faqqua near Jenin by a soldier who fired about 10 shots at her. West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN . Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. The settlers attack, burn, and destroy. The soldiers attack and issue "military closed zones." In tandem. They work in close cooperation to prevent Palestinian farmers access to their olive harvest, imposing a new reality on the ground. Another new phenomena across the West Bank, is that Israeli settlers now felt comfortable to steal the Palestinian olive harvest after succeeding to expel Palestinians off their lands through the use of force. Sometimes, after they steal, they burn or destroy the olive trees. This is an overlooked reality in the occupied West Bank. And the settlers are celebrating this achievement, calling for donations and supporters, hoping to expand the new reality on the ground. This has been one of the most violent Olive Harvest season. Every day, Palestinian farmers were violently prevented from reaching the olive groves, or threatened and attacked inside their villages as warning. Source Chronology (ongoing) On November 28 in Salem Village, the Israeli forces obstructed Palestinian farmers' access to their lands in Salem, east of Nablus, preventing them from harvesting olives. Soldiers detained individuals, checked IDs, and used sound bombs and tear gas against youths. They also set up an iron gate at the northern entrance and placed soil berms to block vehicles. On November 25 Palestinian families are prevented from harvesting olives from their groves by Israeli colonial forces in the area of Sahel Turmus-Aya. Before being kicked out of their lands, farmers noticed that their olive trees bore very little fruit. Throughout this past year, the landowners were prevented from accessing their land at the hands of settlers and soldiers, thus making it impossible to tend to their trees properly. The soldiers also attacked a youngster. (according to Activestills On November 9 Ahmad Abdullah Ghazal from the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus has passed away days after settlers attacked him and sprayed him with gas while he was picking olives. He did not suffer from any illness prior to this incident. On November 8 The guard of Yitzhar settlement, along with settlers dressed in Israeli occupation forces uniforms, expelled farmers and stole olives from the lands of Burin village, south of Nablus. Landowners returned to their orchards in Umm Nir to continue the olive harvest that had been interrupted the day before. This time, Shmuel Lusky and another settler from the illegal outpost of Ancient Susya arrived at the scene, attempting to steal the harvested olives and assaulting the harvesters. On November 7 dozens of soldiers and police officers from the Border Police prevent harvesting in olive groves, in Um Nir, near Susya, Masafer Yatta. On November 4 in Burqa, Settlers invaded a Palestinian land to burn their olive trees. Two farmers defend their land by throwing stones on the settlers who are lightly wounded. On November 2 Under the protection of Israeli forces, settlers attacked farmers while they were picking olives in Qaryut village, south of Nablus. On October 30 Israeli settlers chopped off hundreds of olive trees in Qaryut near Nablus. On October 28 Israeli settlers storm agricultural lands near Ramallah and set fire to olive trees. On October 27 In the morning - a Palestinian's car is burned while picking olives near the town of Kablan, southeast of Nablus. In the evening - in the square at the entrance to Huwara, same governorate, soldiers or settlers, raided the area. On October 26 In Hebron / Al-Khalil, Israeli Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olives harvest in Hebron, stoling the olives & sheets which the family use to pick the olive. On October 25 Beit Jala area, Israeli army prevents Palestinians from harvesting olives on private land, using stun grenades at close range against activists assisting with the harvest. EU and allied diplomatic officials joined Palestinian youth in olive harvesting at Kufr Nimeh to show solidarity amid rising settler attacks. Since October 1st, settlers have reportedly vandalized, burned, or cut down about 600 olive trees in 15 West Bank communities. UNOCHA recorded 51 settler-related incidents affecting 57 communities. EU Statement : The EU urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers and ensure a safe harvest, stressing that perpetrators of violence, harassment, and intimidation should be held accountable. On October 22 A large groups of settlers carried out a progrom against the residents of Jalud, a village near Nablus . They set fire to homes, vandalized vehicles, killed livestock, and and physically assaulted villagers. 2 Palestinians were injured in the face and another suffered a skull fracture during the attack. Sheep were slaughtered On october 20 In Burqa , near Ramallah, soldiers prevented the olive harvest by using stun grenades and making threats. As the soldiers attempted to evict the locals, masked settlers armed with batons approached. On October 18 Settlers open fire and launch tear gas at residents and volunteers harvesting olives in Kafr al-Labad , east of Tulkarm A settler attack on the residents in Susiya village, Masafer Yatta , one solidarity activist was injured. Since the start of the Olive Harvest, attacks have been non-stop and increasing, while soldiers watch and protect the settlers and facilitate the attacks. In the middle of the night settlers snuck into olive groves in Burin , near Nablus, and stole their equipment. An armed Israeli settler in IDF uniform threatens Palestinians after storming their land during olive picking in the village of Ramin , Tulkarm, West Bank. On october 17 : Hanan Abdel Rahman Abu Salama, 59, was killed by Israeli fire as she was picking olives near the security barrier in the West Bank village of Faqoua near Jenin , on October 17, 2024. The Israel Defense Forces has suspended a deputy commander in its 334th Battalion and opened an investigation. Faqoua village councilor Munir Barakat told AFP that “an Israeli in military clothing arrived at the place in a white car and fired about 10 bullets at the Abu Salama family, who were picking olives on their land". Local sources reported that the colonists attacked citizens while they were attending their lands and picking olives in the village of Rojib , sprayed them with pepper gas, and forced them to leave. In a related context, an Israeli colonist also attacked a citizen while he was picking olives in the village of Madama, south of Nablus , preventing him from completing his work, and forcing him to leave his land. Qusra , Israeli settlers further forced citizens to leave the olive fields, and seized a vehicle used to transport them and transport the olives after the harvest. On October 13 : Burin just outside Nablus, teenage settlers are beating olive trees and stealing crops from Palestinians. On october 12 Settlers set the village of Al-Mughayyir , north of Ramallah on fire to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. Armed settlers assault farmers and block them from harvesting olives; Settler militias assault farmers during olive harvesting in Turmus Ayya , north of Ramallah On October 5: in Al-Luban al-Gharbiyya (اللبّن الغربيّة), Ramallah district - Al-Bira, occupied West Bank, Hasem Salama and his family were attacked by over 50 masked and armed Israeli settlers while harvesting olives. 11 Palestinians were injured, including women and a 7-year-old child. The settlers used iron pipes, causing bone fractures and severe injuries; Salama himself suffered leg wounds and was unable to stand. On September 28 : Armed settlers raided our land in Tuwani, Masafer Yatta, deliberately destroying olive crop using a herd of sheep, under protection of armed settler soldiers. They detained farmers for an hour while the settlers sabotaged the olive grove. On September 12 : Settlers from the Rehelim area set fire to olive trees and agricultural equipment in the village of Yatma. The fires are still burning. UN Experts on Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinian Farmers On 17 October 2024, UN experts highlighted the severe challenges Palestinian farmers face during the olive harvest season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Intimidation and Violence: Israeli settlers and occupation forces have escalated their attacks, severely harassing Palestinian farmers, restricting access to land, and threatening food sovereignty. 2023 saw the highest levels of violence, including physical assaults, property damage, and obstruction of access to farming areas. Many Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and lands. Economic Impact: Due to Israeli restrictions, 96,000 dunums of olive-cultivated land remained unharvested in 2023, causing a loss of 1,200 metric tons of olive oil, valued at approximately $10 million. Cultural and Ancestral Significance: The olive harvest is central to Palestinian culture and heritage. UN experts view Israel’s actions, including the destruction of orchards and water source restrictions, as attempts to expand illegal settlements. The annual olive harvest is a vital economic, social & cultural event for Palestinians 🫒 It's why Irish and UE partners are joining local harvests across the West Bank as a protective presence against a rise in settler violence, vandalism & intimidation, as documented by @OCHAOPT since Oct 1st. The Yesh Din organization reports that settlers have attacked laborers, stolen olives, and destroyed trees across the northern West Bank. Despite agreements with the Israeli military for protection, attacks continued, particularly in areas like Mughayyir and Burin. In total, Yesh Din recorded 36 violent incidents since October 3, with 24 of them preventing olive harvesting, even on lands without IDF-imposed access restrictions. In some cases, IDF soldiers and police were present but did not intervene; in others, they allegedly assisted settlers in driving laborers off the land. Palestinian farmers are only granted access to their lands twice a year, and no coordination for the 2024 harvest has been finalized. The IDF claims to be providing protection amidst increased security risks. According to Yesh Din, the 2024 olive harvest in the West Bank was marked by severe disruptions and violence against Palestinian farmers. Violence and Obstruction by Settlers and Security Forces The harvest, beginning on October 15, was marred by assaults and expulsions of farmers by settlers and Israeli security forces. In Faqqu’a (Jenin District), soldiers shot and killed 59-year-old Hanan ‘Abd a-Rahman Abu Salameh. Soldiers, Border Police, and settlement Civilian Security Coordinators (CSCs) frequently prevented Palestinians from accessing their lands or failed to intervene against settler violence. Military closure orders barred Palestinians from large agricultural areas, blocking access to their own lands. Failures of the Coordination Mechanism: The army’s “coordination mechanism,” meant to ensure safe harvests, was poorly implemented. Coordination notices were often given last minute, with farmers receiving only 1–2 days for harvesting, making it impossible to prepare or complete their work. Settlers exploited these restrictions, accessing and harvesting Palestinian lands freely, often stealing crops with soldiers present and inactive. Violent Incidents and Crop Theft: Between October 1 and November 15, 2024, Yesh Din documented 113 incidents of violence, harassment, or crop damage on lands from 51 Palestinian communities: 68 incidents: Settlers and soldiers forcibly prevented harvesting. In 70% of cases, state-armed personnel aided settlers or failed to protect farmers. 43 incidents: Physical violence against harvesters, including beatings and live fire, resulting in one fatality. 52 incidents: Theft or destruction of Palestinian property, including olive crop theft on 38 occasions. 12 incidents: Deliberate damage to olive trees, with hundreds of trees cut, sawed, or burned. International Legal Obligations: UN experts reaffirmed Israel’s legal duty to end the occupation and dismantle settlements as directed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on 19 July 2024, supported by the General Assembly on 18 September 2024. Provide reparations for human rights violations, return confiscated land, and allow displaced Palestinians to return. Call for International Protection: UN experts urge for protective measures, including a foreign presence to act as a buffer between Palestinian farmers and settlers. The Special Rapporteur on the right to food will present a report emphasizing Palestinian food sovereignty at the General Assembly on 18 October 2024. Source Source Source Activits and solidarity group The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a network of over 160 NGOs conducting peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Aerial view of a tent city of displaced people in Deir Al Balah [Original post] Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are crowded in Deir Al Balah after they were displaced from the north and the south of Gaza Strip. [Tags: Displacement, Evacuation Order, Tent City] [Found by: Eye on Palestine] [Location: Gaza > Deir al-Balah]
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Displaced families fleeing from their tents as Israel bombs the tents [Original post] Civilians sheltered at an Egyptian wall while Israel bombs their tents [Tags: Bombs, Displacement, Evacuation Order, Tents] [Found by: Loay Elbasyouni] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Displaced family fleeing Rafah with all their belongings in the back of a truck [Original post] Rafah 💔 [Tags: Displacement, Evacuation Order] [Found by: Dr. Zain Abbadi] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Displaced family fleeing Rafah with only a cart [Original post] Part of the hardships that Palestinian families endure while being forced to evacuate their homes in the east of Rafah. [Tags: Displacement, Evacuation Order] [Found by: Kuffiya] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Hanging posters of Noahide laws in Rafah [Original post] خلال اقتحام رفح قام جنود اسرائيليين من الشاباد الصاق ملصق يهودي دعوي على منازل المدنيين يطالب السكان للانصياع لوصايا ابناء نوح السبعة .. من اهداف اسرائيل في الحرب هو تغير المنهج الدراسي وحتى التحكم في خطب المساجد والصلاة ، وفرض معتقداتهم الدينية على غزة . الشاباد هو حراك يهودي دعوي يدعو للاستيطان وهدم المسجد الاقصى وبناء هيكل سليمان . وهم ذاتهم من هاجموا المتظاهرين في الجامعات الامريكية . [Tags: Conquest, Jewish Supremacists, Religion] [Found by: @tamerqdh] [Location: Gaza > Rafah] [Archivist Notes] During the raid on Rafah, Israeli soldiers from Chabad posted a Jewish poster on civilian homes calling on residents to obey the commandments of the seven sons of Noah. One of Israel's goals in the war is to change the school curriculum and even control mosque sermons and prayers, and impose their religious beliefs on Gaza. Chabad is a Jewish advocacy movement that calls for settlement, the demolition of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the construction of Solomon's Temple. They are the same ones who attacked the demonstrators in American universities.
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IDF soldiers film themselves attacking tents of displaced people with tanks [Original post] They're bombing TENT CAMPS in Rafah with their fucking tanks. [Tags: Merkava Tank, Displacement, 401st Armored Brigade "Ikvot HaBarzel" (Iron Tracks), Tents] [Found by: روني الدنماركي] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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The second time (at least) that the Ministry of Health in Gaza holds a press conference in front of piles of bodies [Original post] Breaking| Member of the Emergency Committee at the Ministry of Health in Gaza: The Israeli army destroyed the reception department at Al-Shifa Hospital over the heads of patients. We found heads without bodies at Al-Shifa Hospital. Thousands of people are still missing in the… Show more [Tags: Hospitals, Mass Graves, Press Conference] [Found by: Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده] [Location: Gaza > Gaza City > Al-Shifa Hospital]
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View from the inside of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem as Israelis to attempt to break in [Original post] Israeli settlers are attempting to storm the UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem. [Tags: Humanitarian Aid] [Found by: Eye on Palestine] [Location: Jerusalem > Sheikh Jarrah > East Jerusalem]
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Human shield in Tulkarem: testimony of Muhammed, age12 [Original post] Muhammad is 12 from Tulkarem, he’s talking about how the IOF took him and his cousin as human shields all night in their raid yesterday “They walked behind us and had us walk in front of them knocking on doors and they would hit us from the back with batons” [Tags: Prisoner Abuse, Threat, Baton, Palestine Voices, Human Shield, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Dehumanization, Human Dignity] [Found by: cheri⁷] [Location: West Bank > Tulkarm] [Archivist Notes] Human Shields The use of civilians to protect combatants or military objectives from attack. This practice is explicitly prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) as per the Fourth Geneva Convention. Use of Human Shields in Israeli Military Practices Depending on whether the IDF is in Gaza or the West Bank, the methods used differ A. The “Mosquito Protocol” (2024) A term reportedly used by the IDF to describe the practice of sending Palestinian detainees into potentially dangerous situations to safeguard soldiers during military operations. Palestinian civilians are arrested, detained and allegedly used as “human shields” by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to search tunnels and inspect potentially booby-trapped locations during the Israeli ground invasion in Gaza. Civilians referred to as "shawishim," are sent into high-risk areas before IDF soldiers. These Operations are conducted in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including Rafah. IDF soldiers arrest Palestinian civilians, some as young as 16 and others elderly, are dressed in IDF uniforms, bound, and equipped with cameras to explore dangerous areas. Recent investigations and developments (2024) ~ July and February 2024: Reports emerged of Palestinians being coerced into entering booby-trapped buildings or tunnels in Gaza. ~ August 13, 2024 (Haaretz): Allegations from soldiers, commanders, and Palestinian detainees revealed that civilians, including minors, were used to inspect hazardous tunnels and buildings. Israeli leftist newspaper "Haaretz" Investigation IDF Allegedly Uses Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields in Gaza Operations by the Reporters: Yaniv Kubovich, Michael Hauser Tov on August 13, 2024. ~ October 21, 2024 (The Guardian): Whistleblower testimonies and reports highlighted systematic practices in Gaza, including tying civilians, forcing them to wear IDF uniforms, and using them for reconnaissance or shield tasks. ~ October 24, 2024 (CNN): The "Mosquito Protocol" involved forcing Palestinian detainees to enter danger zones. Reports included physical abuse and coercion, with some detainees subjected to beatings or threats. Key Practices and Allegations: ~ IDF soldiers abduct Palestinians included minors, elderly individuals, and detainees? in order to force them to: ~ Enter buildings and tunnels to check for explosives or in Gaza Strip, including Rafah, Khan Younis, Shuja’iya, and Jabaliya. ~ Perform reconnaissance and operate cameras. ~ Serve as shields during gunfire or door-knocking procedures. Soldiers and officers allegedly received orders to implement these tactics, with some expressing moral opposition. Civilians were often handcuffed, blindfolded, or dressed in IDF uniforms. IDF units use coercion involved physical abuse, threats, and psychological pressure. Some soldiers expressed moral opposition, describing the practice as mimicking tactics of organizations like Hamas. The Military Justifications is the safety of Soldiers (Commanders prioritized minimizing risks to Israeli troops, even at the expense of Palestinian civilians) and the Operational Efficiency (Familiarity with local areas made Palestinian civilians useful for identifying threats or navigating buildings). Evidence Supporting Allegations Palestinian detainees and IDF soldiers provided consistent accounts of coercion and abuse. Photographs and Video Footage showed bound civilians being guarded by IDF soldiers. Reports of civilians dressed in military gear with attached cameras for reconnaissance. Human Rights Documentation: Organizations like Breaking the Silence, Middle East Human Right Monitor, .. highlighted the systematic nature of these practices. The investigation includes first-hand soldier testimonies, video footage aired on Al Jazeera, and reports of systematic practices. Despite the IDF’s official denial, which states that such actions are against military regulations, these findings raise significant concerns about violations of humanitarian and legal standards. Soldier Concerns: Testimonies from DIF soldiers and commanders indicate ethical or legal discomfort with the practice, which some soldiers equate to endangering civilians for military advantage. They confronted their commanders about International laws but the answer was the following : "It is better that they explode and not the IDF soldiers" because their live is less important than IDF lives. In one reported case, a 16 y/O Palestinian was kept for several days, given combat rations, and used as humand shield by soldiers to explore a house. He was later released near a checkpoint confirming for the IDF whitnesses htat he was not involved in terrorism but just a civilian. Leadership Knowledge and Military Responses: Allegations that senior officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi and Southern Command Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, were aware of the practice. US Reaction: U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed outrage, stating that the IDF’s actions in the footage “do not reflect IDF values” and are under investigation. B. Neighbor Procedure/Early Warning Procedure: A specific tactic used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), primarily in the West Bank , where civilians (often neighbors) are asked to communicate with suspects or perform tasks such as clearing buildings. Israeli Military Justifications ~ The military argues that the practice reduces casualties on both sides by avoiding direct confrontations. ~ The IDF pretend civilians are not coerced and face little to no danger, as evidenced by the provision of protective measures like bulletproof vests. ~ Local civilians are believed to be better suited to communicate with suspects and navigate complex environments. ~ The presence of civilians supposedly reduces hostility from suspects, facilitating safer surrenders. Criticism and Legal Challenges The practice breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits forcing protected persons to assist an occupying force. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit denies approving civilian use in dangerous military operations and claims the reported incidents are under review. The continuation of the practice after HCJ rulings indicates weak enforcement of judicial decisions within the military.Israel faces backlash for the practice, which undermines its international standing and raises questions about its adherence to IHL.Despite legal bans, reports of continued use highlight a lack of accountability within the IDF. Few soldiers are prosecuted, and penalties remain minimal. Disproportionate Risks & ethical concern: The procedure shifts the burden of danger from soldiers to civilians, violating the principle of proportionality under IHL.The procedure exposes civilians to potential harm, even when “voluntary,” and undermines the principle of distinction in IHL.Both victims and soldiers involved in these operations experience long-term trauma. The use of human shields continues to be condemned by international organizations like Btselem and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Documented Cases and Patterns Testimonies reveal that even minors and women were coerced or threatened into participating.Despite the 2005 HCJ ruling, instances of human shield usage have been reported in subsequent military operations. Case of Bilal (Testimony): A child was sent into a house to check for a suspect, showcasing the direct harm and coercion involved. Consequences Chronology of events Since October 2023 Gaza Israeli soldier Yosef Scewekeh from the steel cat combat engineering corps showing how they use Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza A video shows Israeli soldiers using a blindfolded Palestinian detainee as a human shield in the West Bank. He is seated on the ground w/ vehicles behind him using him as a shield as an Israeli soldier aim his rifle towards Palestinians May 2024: On May 24, Lt. Amit Nechmya, the Latak platoon commander is seen ordering an elderly man with a partially covered face to move to an unknown location in Rafah. The video was recorded by Sgt Camisa. On October 2024 “Really a nice ending”,This is what Mujinda wrote, commenting on the kidnapping of Palestinians in the West Bank. Before October 2023 Israeli soldiers forced Nidal, 9, Karam, 11, Ahmad, 2 & Mohammad, 2 to stand in front of Israeli military vehicles while Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters, stun grenades & live ammunition at Palestinians confronting the soldiers in Ramallah dci-palestine.org/israeli_forces… Israeli forces have used at least five Palestinian children as human shields in the first part of 2023, according to documentation collected by DCIP. March 2023: Anas al-Khalili from Nablus. “I was used as a human shield by Israeli forces. They handcuffed me & started shooting from behind me. While I was handcuffed, they pushed me down the stairs, they stayed behind me & were shooting at the men… 9 March 2018 Israel soldiers detained ‘Abd a-Rahim Gheith in Jericho & ordered him out the car, handcuffed him & made him sit on the road for 2hrs. Gheith was then used as a human shied, & was hit by stones thrown at the soldiers. Video evidence: 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. July-Aug 2014: “Israeli soldiers handcuffed & blindfolded us...they made us stand by the windows as protective shields for them. There was gunfire all around us. They made us stand by the window for 9 hours. We were their shields.” - Ramadan Qudeih July-August 2014: “They refused to let us out….I asked for am ambulance for my sister, who fainted, they refused. They held us to protect themselves. -Nazeeha al-Najjar (7:30) July-August 2014: "I was taken prisoner, handcuffed & walked almost at gun point…he made me walk forward and he was protected by me…if any shots had been fired, they’d have hit me. He [the israeli soldier] was right behind me. "The Committee on the Rights of the Child express deep concern about the continuous use of Palestinian children as human shields and informants. 14 such cases have been reported from January 2010 to 31 March 2013 only." The Goldstone Report documented many cases in which the Israeli military used Palestinians as human shields in the 2008-9 war on Gaza, including Majdi Abd Rabbo, Abbas Ahmad Ibrahim Halawa, Mahmoud Abd Rabbo al-Ajrami and others. See p. 218-230 documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… February 2009: “the officers said I wouldn’t see my family unless i did it…he pushed me w/his weapon, held me by my neck & said go." -Magdy Rabbo. [He had to go back & forth between Israeli soldiers & hamas fighers]. The IDF used Magdy as a human shied. February 2009: “The Israelis would send us ahead...they made me dig holes in the wall & in the houses first to check in case they were booby trapped. We were put in front so in case there was gunfire, we would be [hit].” -Rabbi Abde Rabi, Gaza resident. 2008-2009 (Operation Cast Lead) & 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. The HCJ fully outlaws the use of civilians in military operations, ruling it as a violation of IHL. Despite this, incidents of the practice persist. November 2002: The HCJ temporarily bans the use of civilians as human shields but allows the procedure under specific conditions, such as explicit consent and minimal danger. , 2002: During the Second Intifada, the "Neighbor Procedure" results in the death of a Palestinian civilian, leading to petitions by human rights organizations to Israel’s High Court of Justice (HCJ). IDF forced Palestinians to walk through buildings suspected to be booby-trapped. it ordered them to enter certain areas before the combat forces...the army used residents as a “human shield” to serve as a shield against attack on those forces (p.230) documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… the Israeli army took over Hussein Aladi’s home, established an Israeli military base on the roof. For 3 months, they fired every day from there. The army insisted family always remain in the house, to protect the Israeli soldiers in it. Start of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The use of Palestinian civilians as human shields during military operations becomes an observed practice. Sources : ICRC 2023 Jcobin jpost Breaking the silence [B'tselem](https://www.btselem.org/human_shields Cases documented by Btselem : 2024 : 24/10 “Mosquito Protocol” : The Guardian Haaretz, on Augustus 13, 2024 :
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Al-Qahera News documenting the IDF attacking an aid warehouse, during a famine, at the Rafah Crossing [Original post] Breaking | Israel has struck aid warehouses on the Palestinian side of the border with Gaza at Rafah Crossing. [Tags: Explosion, Bombs, Starvation, Humanitarian Aid] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Stream of vehicles as the displaced flee Rafah [Original post] Look how The people in Rafah are being displaced due to war, violence and persecution. #Rafah [Tags: Displacement, Evacuation Order] [Found by: Ahmed Shameya] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Israel bombs the Ishteiwi house, next to tents of displaced people, in Rafah [Original post] Footage shows Israeli occupation airstrikes bombing an area close to displacement camps in Rafah today. [Tags: Bombs] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Man who lost his legs when Israel bombed his house, surrounded by his family [Original post] 🚨Heartbreaking: Engineer Ahmed, a veteran of #Gaza war relief efforts, lost his legs in an Israeli bombing on his home. After receiving prosthetic limbs, tears of joy and sorrow mingled in Ahmed's eyes as his mother handed out sweets in bittersweet celebration. [Found by: Nour Naim| نُور] [Location: Gaza]
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Several people drowned attempting to retrieve food aid dropped in the ocean off Gaza Beach [Original post] 🚨Breaking: Several #Gaza citizens drowned while trying to retrieve airdropped humanitarian aid amid the Israeli genocide war. [Tags: Palestine Voices, Starvation] [Found by: Nour Naim| نُور] [Location: Gaza]
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Haneen Hamdouna, a journalist from Gaza, explains fear of identifying as press [Original post] A Palestinian journalist in Gaza expresses her hesitation to wear her PRESS shield due to the deliberate targeting and killings of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces in the strip. Palestinian journalists are the only ones reporting the Israeli genocide to the world, as Israel and Egypt prohibit international journalists from entering the Strip. [Tags: Palestine Voices] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza]
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A Palestinian baby catches his last breath after being critically injured in an Israeli airstrike in Shaboura refugee camp in Rafah this morning.
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Girl washing clothes in a bucket [Original post] Part of the daily suffering of displaced Palestinian children in sheltering centres amid the relentless Israeli war on Gaza. [Tags: Life Goes On] [Found by: Kuffiya] [Location: Gaza]
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Lonely white dog, matted fur, sole survivor [Original post] A dog was the sole survivor of an Israeli strike on a residential Palestinian house in Gaza, where all the family members were killed. [Tags: Bombs] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza]
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Casualties from the bombing of Rafah, the safe area [Original post] Dozens of casualties of Palestinians civilians after Israeli occupation airstrikes hit residential buildings north of Rafah City. [Tags: Bombs, Wounded] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza > Rafah]
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Zeteo contributors read out the words of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza [Original post] We stand in solidarity with our fellow journalists in Gaza...the question is: where's everyone else?" For Zeteo, me, @gretathunberg, @NaomiAKlein, @fbhutto, @byoussef & a host of Zeteo contributors read out the words of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza. Watch: [Tags: Solidarity, Journalism, Impunity, Radio / TV, Freedom of expression, Summary execution] [Found by: Mehdi Hasan] [Location: Gaza]
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This newborn girl is the only survivor of the Joudeh family, all of whom were eliminated in an Israeli airstrike on their home in Rafah last Saturday-Sunday night. The infant's mother, Sabreen, her father, Shukri, and her elder sister, Malak, were all killed in the strike when she was still an embryo in her mother's womb.
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Palestinians inspect the rubble of the Al-Jamal family home, which was destroyed by Israeli warplanes last night upon the heads of its civilian occupants, killing multiple civilians, including children. Among the victims was journalist Mohammad Bassam Al-Jamal.
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Gassed to death in a bakery [Original post] During an Israeli occupation forces raid yesterday on Husan village near Bethlehem, soldiers shot tear gas inside a bakery and forced Palestinian workers to close the doors, resulting in the killing of Hazim Danaa, who suffocated inside. [Tags: Murder, Gas, Bakery, Tear Gas] [Found by: م] [Location: West Bank > Bethlehem]
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This displaced Palestinian mother, bewildered, had her children critically injured last night in an Israeli airstrike which hit the vicinity of their tent in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza.
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This newborn girl is the only survivor of the Joudeh family, all of whom were eliminated in an Israeli airstrike on their home in Rafah last Saturday-Sunday night. The infant's mother, Sabreen, her father, Shukri, and her elder sister, Malak, were all killed in the strike when she was still an embryo in her mother's womb.
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Civil defense crews rescue a little girl from the rubble of a home which was bombed by Israeli warplanes in Rafah, southern Gaza. Rescuing a child from the rubble of a house bombed by occupation aircraft in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip
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