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conflictinternational-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Hamas Attack in Israel: Unconfirmed Reports of Beheaded Babies and Devastation

The Israeli government has not confirmed reports that babies were beheaded during the recent Hamas attack, contradicting a previous statement by the Prime Minister's office. While there have been cases of Hamas militants carrying out beheadings, the specific victims and their identities remain unconfirmed. The Israeli Defense Forces described the attack as a "massacre" where women, children, toddlers, and the elderly were brutally killed. US President Joe Biden initially appeared to confirm the information but later clarified that he was referring to public comments and media reports, not confirmed pictures or reports. An IDF spokesman later stated that there were disturbing reports of babies being beheaded in the Be'eri kibbutz.

via CNN|

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conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Hamas Attacks in Israel: Tragic Stories of Hostages and Slaughtered Babies

Israeli soldiers claim to have found decapitated corpses of babies at Kfar Aza, a kibbutz near the Israel-Gaza border, following an attack by Hamas militants. The IDF spokesperson stated that the soldiers on the ground reported the gruesome discovery, comparing Hamas to animals and accusing them of butchering women and children. Israeli officials appeared to confirm the beheadings, with the Defense Minister vowing to retaliate. The kibbutz was targeted by Hamas after militants breached the border gate. Reports of Hamas kidnapping Israelis and holding them hostage have also emerged, leading to threats of public executions. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in a high death toll, including many children, while Israel has imposed a full "siege" on Gaza.

via Business Insider|

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conflict3 years ago•2 min saved

Beheading Videos and Wagner Group Accused in Ukraine Conflict

Two videos have surfaced on social media showing beheaded Ukrainian soldiers, with one video allegedly filmed by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group. The videos appear to be of separate events, with one filmed recently and the other during the summer. The dead soldiers also appear to have had their hands cut off. Ukrainian officials have promised accountability for the incidents, while some pro-Russian social media accounts have suggested Ukrainian forces were responsible for the beheadings. The Institute for the Study of War has reported similar incidents in other regions where Wagner troops were operating.

via CNN|

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