Gaza
Israeli drone operator says soldiers kill Palestinians without accountability
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An Israeli drone operator told Haaretz that soldiers operating in Gaza are encouraged to kill Palestinians without rules or restraints, according to Middle East Eye. The operator characterized the civilian population as potential targets and suggested that military personnel face minimal consequences for their actions in the territory.
The comments reflect what the drone operator described as a permissive environment for military operations in Gaza, with limited oversight of individual killings. The account raises questions about rules of engagement governing Israeli forces and the mechanisms in place to ensure accountability for operations that result in Palestinian deaths.
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