The photo, taken in Jabalya on Friday, shows residents of the refugee camp who tried to leave the area after being forced by the Israeli military to evacuate amid its ongoing ground operation there.
The photo was first shared on an Israeli Telegram channel; while it is unclear who took it, several of the men in the picture told CNN Israeli soldiers were photographing them as they were being detained.
They were insulting us during that time, calling us names, laughing and taking pictures,” the 27-year old told CNN.
Jouri’s father Mohamad Abu Ward told CNN he was forced to strip to his underwear and was held for eight hours alongside Jouri.
“Individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity are being detained and questioned,” the IDF told CNN in a statement.
Persons:
There’s, Muhannad Khalaf, ”, Khalaf, Abu Ward, Mohamad Abu Ward, Israel, Balkees Jarrah
Organizations:
CNN, Israeli, Israel Defense Forces, Jouri, IDF, Cross, United Nations, International Commission of, Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch
Locations:
Gaza, Jabalya, Gaza City, Northern Gaza, Geneva, Palestinian Territory, Israel