A video clip shared on social media showed an Israeli soldier tossing a copy of the Holy Quran into a fire in Gaza Strip, which has sparked widespread anger and condemnation from activists.
The video was originally posted by the soldier on his Instagram account a few days ago, Israeli broadcaster Kan reported.
Video of an Israeli soldier burning a Qur'an in a mosque they destroyed in GazaThis is the conduct and the morals of Israeli warfare that's backed by the democratic West.
pic.twitter.com/1O5fN2VgeK — Palestine and MENA Info Center (@PALMENA_IC) May 21, 2024The following video shows an Israeli soldier burning the Quran, the holy book of Muslims, in Gaza.
Since then, there has been numerous instances of Israeli soldiers exhibiting religious violations and destroyed many of the mosques in the Strip.
A video clip shared on social media showed an Israeli soldier tossing a copy of the Holy Quran into a fire in Gaza Strip, which has sparked widespread anger and condemnation from activists.
The video was originally posted by the soldier on his Instagram account a few days ago, Israeli broadcaster Kan reported.
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In the 3-second video clip, Israeli soldier, who was dressed in uniform, can be seen carrying his weapon in his left hand and holding an open copy of the Quran in the other hand, then tossing it into a burning fire.
לוחם בעזה תיעד את עצמו משליך ספר קוראן אל האש; צה"ל בתגובה: "התנהגות החייל אינה עולה בקנה אחד עם ערכי צה"ל. צה"ל מכבד את כל הדתות ומגנה התנהגות שכזו, בגין האירוע נפתחה חקירת מצ"ח"@Doron_Kadosh pic.twitter.com/mIH9B84hQf — גלצ (@GLZRadio) May 22, 2024
The Israeli Army Radio has announced that an investigation has been initiated into the incident, Anadolu Agency reported.
“The soldier’s behaviour is not in line with the IDF’s values,” the Israeli army said in a statement.
“The IDF respects all religions and condemns such behaviour. An IDF investigation has been opened regarding the incident.”
Social media users have publicly criticized a soldier for his actions, urging for an investigation and accountability.
Video of an Israeli soldier burning a Qur'an in a mosque they destroyed in Gaza
This is the conduct and the morals of Israeli warfare that's backed by the democratic West. pic.twitter.com/1O5fN2VgeK — Palestine and MENA Info Center (@PALMENA_IC) May 21, 2024
The following video shows an Israeli soldier burning the Quran, the holy book of Muslims, in Gaza. The Israeli occupation army has confirmed the authenticity of the video. This is yet another example of the occupation's blatant disrespect for humanity, assaulting the beliefs of… pic.twitter.com/d48gFzLvus — أدهم أبو سلمية 🇵🇸 Adham Abu Selmiya (@adham922) May 23, 2024
Another photo circulating on social media showed an Israeli soldier who appears to have set fire to a library of Aqsa University in Gaza.
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Israeli soldiers set fire Aqsa University [@AqsaUniversity]’s library in Gaza City and took pictures of themselves in front of the flames. pic.twitter.com/9TFMsAM2LG — Younis Tirawi | يونس (@ytirawi) May 23, 2024
Israel has launched a brutal offensive on the Gaza since a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which killed nearly 1,200 people.
Since then, there has been numerous instances of Israeli soldiers exhibiting religious violations and destroyed many of the mosques in the Strip.
Since October 7, over 35,000 Palestinians, primarily women and children, have been killed and nearly 80,000 others injured.
Israel also continues the war despite the provisional measures issued by the ICJ, as well as despite the UN Security Council (UNSC) later issuing an immediate ceasefire resolution.
