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from 'CNN'
24 10 24
from 'CNN'

The Israeli military has used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza, soldier and former detainees say

24 10 24

The soldier said that he and his comrades refused to carry on with the practice after two days and confronted their senior commander about it. Their commander, who first told them not to “think about international law,” saying that their own lives were “more important,” ultimately relented, releasing the two Palestinians, the soldier said. The fact that they were released, he said, made it clear to him that they had no affiliation with Hamas, “that they are not terrorists.” CNN was connected with the soldier by Breaking the Silence, an organization that provides a forum for Israeli soldiers to speak out and verifies their testimony.

from 'New York Times'
14 10 24
from 'New York Times'

How Israel’s Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza

14 10 24

The soldiers who spoke to The Times said they began using the practice during the current war because of a desire to limit the risks to infantry. Some of the soldiers who saw or participated in the practice found it deeply troubling, prompting them to take the risk of discussing a military secret with a journalist. Two were connected to The Times by Breaking the Silence, an independent watchdog that gathers testimony from Israeli soldiers.

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from 'Independent'
08 09 24
from 'Independent'

Stripped and held at gunpoint, the Gaza schoolboys ‘forced to be Israel’s human shields’

08 09 24

Breaking the Silence says its research shows the use of human shields is not limited to a few isolated incidents or a commander acting on a whim. “The testimonies make it clear that it’s both systemic and systematic to how the IDF is fighting in Gaza,” a recent statement said.

from 'Haaretz'
14 08 24
from 'Haaretz'

In Gaza, Israel's Dehumanization of the Palestinians Has Reached a New Height

14 08 24

There were soldiers who protested at the sight of the new "dogs," several brave ones even gave testimony to Breaking the Silence. But the procedure, which was once specifically forbidden by the High Court of Justice, has been adopted on a broad scope in the army. The next time that the public protests the fact that Benjamin Netanyahu ignores High Court rulings, we should remember that the army also brazenly ignores its rulings.

from 'Haaretz'
28 07 24
from 'Haaretz'

How These Battle-hardened Israeli and U.S. Veterans Hope to End the Gaza War

28 07 24

Through Breaking the Silence's organized tour, Vasquez and the other U.S. veterans heard from a range of perspectives – journalists, lawyers, nongovernmental organizations, Palestinian youth groups – that provided a deep dive into the history and realities of the Israeli occupation. "It was the most impactful 12 days of my life," the U.S. veteran sums up. "I learned so much and felt inspired meeting Israelis and Palestinians who care about ending the occupation."

from 'New York Times'
20 05 24
from 'New York Times'

Occupation Has Corrupted the Humanity of Israel’s Military

20 05 24

“Every boundary” of military behavior, Avner Gvaryahu writes, “is destined to be redrawn in a military occupation, whose very existence relies on terrorizing a civilian population into submission.”

from 'Foreign Affairs'
04 03 24
from 'Foreign Affairs'

The Myth of Israel’s “Moral Army”

04 03 24

"There is no quick fix for Israel’s wrongdoings, since they are all symptoms of the same root cause: Israel’s absolute prioritization of “managing the conflict” and deferring any real solution, no matter how many civilians—Palestinian or Israeli—are harmed."

from 'NPR'
25 02 24
from 'NPR'

In the West Bank, U.S. sanctions on Israeli settlers are having an impact

25 02 24

"We're on our way to the South Hebron Hills with our guide, Nadav Weiman. Once an Israeli army special forces sniper, today, Weiman is part of an organization called Breaking the Silence, made up of former soldiers speaking out against their country's occupation of the West Bank, home to 3 million Palestinians."

from 'NPR'
19 02 24
from 'NPR'

Israeli settlers are guarding the West Bank. Palestinians say it's worsening violence

19 02 24

"He said he was at the checkpoint, so maybe he was held up," says Joel Carmel, an ex-Israeli soldier and peace activist, as he stands with a small group of journalists at the gate to Amro's house.

12 04 22

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12 04 22

"At each stop on the tour, repeated themes and patterns came up; settler violence as a systemic issue, eviction and demolition orders based on...

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Testimonies
video Why should I kill him? video

Why should I kill him?

Number: 84876


Unit: Armored Corps


Place: South Hebron Hills


Period: 2003-2006


testimony

The settlers always wanted us to move the Palestinians as far away as possible

The settlers always wanted, there was this unwritten law, that the Palestinians...

Number: 4325

Rank: First Sergeant


Unit: Nahal, 50th Battalion


Area: Nablus area


They really feel like they own the place

There, I remember, it was settler kids between the ages of 6 to 8. A group...

Number: 4361

Rank: First Sergeant


Unit: Nachal Special Forces


Area: Hebron


Causing a feeling that the IDF controls the area

the goal is that as many people possible are aware that there could be...

Number: 4315

Rank: First Sergeant


Unit: Nahal, 50th Battalion


Area: Nablus area


If they resist even a bit, then you pin them to the wall

If he’s between the ages we like – fresh, between 20 and 30 – you...

Number: 4377

Rank: First Sergeant


Unit:


Area: Hebron