Several viral videos and photos of Israeli soldiers behaving in a derogatory manner in Gaza have emerged in recent days, as the military faces international outcry over its tactics and the rising civilian death toll in its punishing war on the enclave.
Dehumanization of Palestinians
Such videos are not a new or unique phenomenon. Over the years, Israeli soldiers — and members of the US and other militaries — have been caught on camera acting inappropriately or maliciously in conflict zones.
But critics say the new videos, largely shrugged off in Israel, reflect a national mood that is highly supportive of the war in Gaza, with little empathy for the plight of Gaza’s civilians.