IDF Investigates Soldiers Over Body Incident in Qabatiya

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating a disturbing incident captured on video during a military raid in Qabatiya, where soldiers were filmed pushing the bodies of three Palestinian gunmen off rooftops. This action, which has drawn condemnation from both Palestinian rights organizations and international observers, is seen as a potential violation of humanitarian law that mandates respectful treatment of deceased individuals. The raid resulted in the deaths of at least four militants, with conflicting reports indicating that a total of seven Palestinians may have been killed during the operation. The IDF acknowledged the incident does not align with its values and is under review, while Hamas condemned the actions as brutal and reflective of ongoing violence against Palestinians. The raid in Qabatiya forms part of a broader military operation in the West Bank amid escalating tensions since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023, which has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Reports indicate that over 670 West Bank Palestinians have died since the conflict's escalation, raising serious human rights concerns.