Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a report by Haaretz alleging that soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were ordered to shoot at unarmed Palestinians near humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza, calling the claims “contemptible blood libels” and “malicious falsehoods.” The Haaretz report — published on 27 June — cites testimonies from unnamed IDF soldiers who described incidents in which commanders allegedly instructed them to use live ammunition to disperse large civilian crowds near aid centres. The soldiers reportedly claimed they were told to shoot even when there was no apparent threat, resulting in numerous casualties. According to the article, Israel’s military advocate general has opened an investigation into what have been labelled “suspected war crimes” around the aid zones. In a joint statement with Defence Minister Israel Katz, Netanyahu categorically rejected the report’s claims, stating: “The soldiers of the [Israeli military] receive clear orders to avoid harming innocents — and operate accordingly.” The Israeli military has also denied the accusations, stating that its directives “prohibit deliberate attacks on civilians,” including those approaching distribution centres. The Health Ministry in Gaza claims that more than 500 Palestinians haveContinue reading "Netanyahu Denies Haaretz Report Alleging IDF Shot at Gazans Seeking Aid"
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