Analysis: Israeli soldiers document their crimes in Gaza and turn them into content

In the besieged Gaza Strip, the crimes of the occupation no longer require witnesses, as the soldiers of the occupying army document their violations themselves using their smartphones, proudly sharing them on social media platforms. This phenomenon reflects their sense of impunity in the absence of oversight and accountability.

Despite the warnings issued by the occupying army prohibiting soldiers from posting or documenting operations on social media, these clips continue to appear, indicating an official complicity that reinforces this behavior. Many soldiers have used their personal accounts to document the crimes, highlighting a disregard for the consequences.

The platform 'TikTok' has been the most used for documenting crimes, with clips showing the destruction and demolition of Palestinian homes, accompanied by comments that boast about committing these violations. These scenes show soldiers laughing and bragging about their crimes, reflecting a clear sadism.

One soldier, 'Yaif', posted a clip showing him with his colleagues in front of the smoke from explosions, proudly declaring 'the restoration of honor'. Meanwhile, another soldier, 'Or Goldstein', documented himself messing with the belongings of Palestinians after their displacement, reflecting a mockery of their suffering.

The violations did not stop at the limits of destruction but reached levels of mockery and derision. Soldiers are seen on the rubble of destroyed homes, laughing and taking souvenir photos, reflecting a lack of humanity in their dealings with Palestinians.

In a related context, soldiers were observed tampering with the belongings of Palestinians, even going so far as to hang stolen children's dolls on the barrels of cannons, reflecting a double mockery of the place and its owners. These actions reflect a sadistic culture rooted in the occupying army.

Several soldiers expressed their fears of being exposed due to the videos they post, indicating their awareness of the consequences of their actions. There are social media accounts that track these violations and reveal the identities of the perpetrators, increasing the pressure on them.

Data analysis has shown that there are over 300 active accounts of occupying soldiers on social media platforms, continuously posting clips and images documenting various violations. These accounts indicate a widespread culture of boasting about violations, necessitating a consideration of how to address this phenomenon.