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conflictinternational-relations1 year ago

Palestinian Civilians Shot Despite Waving White Flags

Two brothers, 13-year-old Nahedh and 20-year-old Ramez Barbakh, were shot and killed by Israeli sniper fire in al-Amal, Gaza, despite waving a white flag while following evacuation orders. The family, paralyzed with shock and anguish, was unable to approach the bodies and had to flee the neighborhood without knowing the fate of the boys. An investigation by Al Jazeera's Sanad verification agency confirmed the incident and pinpointed the exact location of the shooting. The family continues to grieve for their children while seeking information about the bodies of Nahedh and Ramez.

world-middle-east1 year ago

Palestinian Grandmother and Grandson Shot While Waving White Flag

Sara Khreis recounts the harrowing day her mother, Hala, was shot and killed by Israeli forces while fleeing Gaza City with her family, holding a white flag as a symbol of surrender. The incident was captured on video and is one of several showing unarmed civilians being shot in Gaza. The family claims they were promised safe passage but were met with gunfire. Hala's killing has left her family devastated, searching for answers and calling for an investigation.

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

Tragic Mistake: Israeli Hostages Killed While Holding White Flag

Three Israeli hostages, who were mistakenly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, were holding a white flag, according to an initial inquiry. The incident occurred in an area of intense combat where Hamas militants operate in civilian attire and use deception tactics. A soldier perceived the hostages as a threat and opened fire, resulting in two immediate deaths and one wounded hostage who later died. The military official stated that this action was against their rules of engagement.