Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected a report by the left-wing Israeli daily Haaretz, which claims that Israeli soldiers were ordered to deliberately shoot unarmed civilians gathered near humanitarian aid centers in the Gaza Strip. According to the report, soldiers fired on civilians who posed no threat, resulting in dozens of deaths over the past month. Netanyahu and Israel’s Defense Minister issued a joint statement calling these allegations “vile lies” and “antisemitic slander,” emphasizing that the Israeli army did not issue such orders and is the “most moral army in the world.” Haaretz published anonymous testimonies from soldiers claiming they received such orders, and the military attorney general has been ordered to investigate alleged war crimes. The Israeli army has not commented on these reports. This report comes amid a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where aid distribution has often been accompanied by violence and casualties. This controversy further escalates tensions in the region and sparks international reactions. Is this another attempt to discredit the Israeli army or a real tragedy demanding urgent investigation? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
