In a disturbing video that has surfaced online, Israeli forces were seen using a wounded Palestinian man as a human shield during a raid in Jenin. The video shows the injured man, who appears to be in pain and distressed, tied to the front of an Israeli military vehicle as it drives through the area.
This blatant disregard for the dignity and humanity of the Palestinian man further highlights the brutal tactics employed by Israeli forces in their occupation of Palestinian territories. The use of human shields is not only a violation of international law, but it also reflects a complete lack of respect for the lives of Palestinians.
The Israeli military must be held accountable for their actions and must immediately cease the use of such cruel and inhumane tactics. The international community cannot stand idly by while such egregious violations of human rights continue to occur in the occupied territories. The use of human shields is a clear example of the dehumanization of Palestinians by Israeli forces, and it further emphasizes the urgent need for a just and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Video “‘There are no values in occupation’: Israeli forces using wounded Palestinian man as human shield” was uploaded on 06/23/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English