Israeli Army Faces Backlash for Stripping and Detaining Palestinian Men

A 22-year-old Palestinian recounts being detained by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in northern Gaza, where he and others were stripped to their underwear, handcuffed, blindfolded, and driven away. The IDF claimed they were searching for Hamas members responsible for a recent massacre. The detainees were taken to an unknown location, interrogated about their relationship with Hamas, and released, except for some individuals, including a UNRWA worker. The UN agency has a screening process for its staff and shares the information with the Israeli government. The IDF's actions have been criticized for violating human rights, with concerns raised about the treatment of detainees and the lack of transparency in the investigation process.
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