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IDF Addresses Reports of Palestinian Detainees Marked with Numbers in West Bank Operation
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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
The IDF acknowledged that Palestinian detainees were marked with numbers during a West Bank operation, calling the act unacceptable and stating lessons were learned.
- 01IDF confirmed marking Palestinian detainees with numbers during a Qabatiya operation.
- 02Ahmad Hatmawi, a former prisoner, reported being marked on his forehead and hand.
- 03Hatmawi described the marking as humiliating and said it was his fourth arrest.
- 04IDF commanders stressed the seriousness of the conduct to troops.
- 05The military said the incident was exceptional and should not recur.
- 06No details were given on disciplinary actions against soldiers involved.
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