Israeli military’s controversial actions recently made headlines when they strapped an injured Palestinian man to the hood of a military vehicle during an operation in the occupied West Bank. The man was seen lying across the front of the jeep as it drove through Jenin, passing Palestinian Red Crescent ambulances.
The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that they were prevented from providing first aid to the man and that the military later detained him before allowing transfer to a hospital. The incident sparked outrage and an investigation by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) due to violations of protocols.
The IDF clarified that the man was a suspect injured during counterterrorism operations and was eventually transferred to receive medical treatment. This incident adds to the escalating violence in the West Bank, with over 500 Palestinians killed since October.
Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has also increased, complicating efforts for a two-state solution. The Biden administration recently imposed sanctions on an Israeli group for obstructing humanitarian aid in Gaza, reflecting international concerns over the situation.