Incident Details
A report by Al Jazeera revealed that two Palestinian men were shot dead by Israeli soldiers near the Nabulsi Roundabout, southwest of Gaza City. The men were attempting to return to their homes in the north of Gaza via the al-Rashid street.
Sequence of Events
- The video footage obtained by Al Jazeera depicted the two men being buried in sand and rubbish by an Israeli army bulldozer.
- One of the men was seen waving what appeared to be a white flag before the fatal shooting.
- As the men encountered Israeli soldiers, one approached the troops while waving, while the other raised a piece of white fabric.
- Both men were shot dead by the soldiers, and their bodies were buried using the army bulldozer.
Reactions and Condemnations
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called for a United Nations (UN) investigation into the incident, criticizing Israel for its treatment of Palestinians.
Hamas condemned the killings and urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold Israel accountable for its actions.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) expressed frustration over the lack of international response to such crimes committed by Israel.
Israeli Response
The Israeli army claimed that the video footage was edited and did not provide the full context of the incident. They called for a thorough examination to understand the details accurately.
