Israeli troops smoke shisha in front of huge demolitions in Gaza

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‘IDF operatives, especially unprofessional reservists, are being placed in a hostile, high-stress environment amid a widespread campaign from the strategic and operational level that de-humanises Gazans and Palestinians,’ Dr Krieg said.

‘Strategic and operational leaders are on the record using de-humanising narratives and narratives of revenge with highly emotive and at times religious references.

‘It has created an enabling context for soldiers in which they feel comfortable destroying civilian infrastructure for fun or looting civilian dwellings.

‘All of these social media posts suggest a widespread disregard for the property and lives of Palestinians.’

Dr Krieg also identified the ongoing Israeli military operations in Rafah, where intense fighting has taken place in recent days, as escalating the risk to civilians.

Period	17 May 2024
Held at	Metro, United Kingdom