Videos show IDF soldiers riding bicycles through rubble, moving Muslim prayer rugs into a bathroom, finding lingerie in a Gaza home, attempting to burn food and water shipments, and posing next to graffiti calling for the erasure of Gaza. One video, shared by an Israeli media personality, shows soldiers dancing in a circle while singing a song that asserts the absence... Read More
Videos show IDF soldiers riding bicycles through rubble, moving Muslim prayer rugs into a bathroom, finding lingerie in a Gaza home, attempting to burn food and water shipments, and posing next to graffiti calling for the erasure of Gaza. One video, shared by an Israeli media personality, shows soldiers dancing in a circle while singing a song that asserts the absence of uninvolved people in Gaza.
The soldier claimed not to know the individuals involved, but the Associated Press has verified the video’s authenticity based on the soldiers’ backgrounds, uniforms, and language used. The video resonated with Israelis due to its popular tune and the need to demonstrate a strong military. However, some Israelis condemned certain aspects of the videos, such as the destruction of the toy store, as unnecessary for security objectives. Read Less
