Israel says troops 'unintentionally' ran over Palestinian's body using jeep after videos go viral
Israeli Army has come under scrutiny for its actions
The Israeli Army on Wednesday (Jan 10) said one of its vehicles "unintentionally" ran over the body of a Palestinian "terrorist" during a counter-terrorism operation in the occupied West Bank after footage of the incident went viral.
The incident was caught on security camera and shared widely on social media platforms, showcasing the brutality of the Israeli Army.The video showed thearmoured vehicle slowly driving over what seemed to be a lifeless body which had been shot down moments earlier.The vehicle then stops, restarts and drives off, crushing the body again with its back wheels.
"The operational vehicle that is seen in the video was dispatched in order to extricate the force that was caught under heavy fire, and unintentionally ran over the terrorist's body," the Israeli military was quoted as saying by AFP news agency.
Meanwhile, thePalestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the "culture of hatred and extremism" spread by the Israeli Army.
The incident reportedly took place in theTulkarm area, one of the main crossing points between the West Bank and Israel. The region has witnessed repeated raids by the Israeli Army since the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.
The Tulkarm Brigades, an armed terror group linked to Fatah, claimed that one of its Palestinian members was killed in the attack.
(Trigger warning: The below media content may be triggering for some. Please proceed at your own caution)
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent
)
India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh
)
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
)
Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition
)
‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal
)
Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch
)
Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine
)
Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
)
Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions
)
Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy
)
Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS
)
'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia
)
Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside
)
Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
)
RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
)
IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act
)
Stray Kids under scrutiny? Fans react to Grammy submission silence after BTS boycott
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances
)
Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur after 40 years for Masoom: The Next Generation
)
New speed limits, automatic challans: Big traffic change coming to Delhi-Meerut Expressway. All you need to know
)
India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims
)
Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed
)
US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built
)
Uttarakhand young innovator builds India's own flying vehicle, conducts first test flight: WATCH
)
Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school
)
Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report
Watch |Israel-Hamas war: What will post-war Gaza look like? Arab neighbours warn Israel over war
Another shocking video going viral on social media showeda young man standing in the central square of a West Bank village when he was suddenly shot by the Israeli troops. Two others who rush to the spot to rescue the man are also hit.
A 17-year-old diedmoments before Israeli military jeeps rolled in.
The Israeli military justified its action saying the troops had entered the Beit Rima area as part of a “counter-terrorism operation.” It said troops fired at suspects who threw explosives and firebombs at them.
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)