Israeli soldiers ‘ordered’ to shoot at unarmed Gaza aid seekers: Report
Summary
Israeli soldiers in Gaza have reportedly shot at unarmed Palestinians seeking food, following orders from their commanders, according to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The Israeli government is investigating these claims, which some soldiers say include instructions to use unnecessary force. The Israeli army has denied the allegations, stating any deviations from military law will be examined.Key Facts
- Israeli soldiers reportedly shot at unarmed Palestinians looking for food in Gaza, as per Haaretz.
- The Israeli government is conducting an investigation into these reports of possible war crimes.
- The report mentions at least 549 Palestinians killed and 4,066 injured while seeking aid.
- Soldiers claimed they were ordered to use force against non-threatening people.
- The army strongly denies these accusations, saying they will investigate any supposed deviations from military laws.
- The Military Advocate General is tasked with reviewing incidents that might break war laws.
- Haaretz claims orders to fire are part of controlling aid-seeking crowds.
- The Gaza Government Media Office described the aid sites as dangerous for civilians, referring to them as a "death trap."
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