Israeli forces conducted a deadly raid in the occupied West Bank town of Qabatiya, resulting in the killing of at least seven Palestinians. Video footage showed soldiers pushing bodies off a rooftop, sparking outrage and condemnation. Palestinian officials described the incident as a “crime” and a display of Israeli army brutality. The Israeli military claimed they killed four Palestinian gunmen during the clashes but acknowledged the video evidence of the abuses, stating that the incident was under review.
The raid, which involved bulldozers, fighter jets, and drones, left the town under siege, with schools and a kindergarten housing around 1,000 children barricaded. The children were eventually evacuated with the help of the Palestinian Red Crescent. The attack also resulted in the deaths of two young men and injuries to eleven others.
This violent incident follows a pattern of Israeli military actions in the West Bank, with previous deadly assaults on cities in the region. The latest raid comes amidst ongoing tensions and clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian civilians. Palestinian officials and human rights groups have raised concerns about Israel’s treatment of Palestinian bodies and called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
The international community has been urged to intervene and address the escalating violence in the West Bank, as the death toll continues to rise. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability for the actions of the Israeli military in the region.
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