Israeli Soldiers Transport Wounded Palestinian on Jeep Hood, Sparking Outrage and Investigation

Jenin, West Bank Palestine, State of
IDF launched investigation into incident, stating conduct of forces does not conform to IDF values
Israeli soldiers transported wounded Palestinian, Mujahed Azmi, on jeep hood during operation in Jenin, West Bank
Mujahed Azmi identified as suspect in exchange of fire between Israeli troops and terrorists
Red Crescent prevented from providing first aid to Azmi during incident
Soldiers violated military protocol by transporting injured man on jeep hood instead of allowing medical care
Israeli Soldiers Transport Wounded Palestinian on Jeep Hood, Sparking Outrage and Investigation

In a controversial incident on June 23, 2024, Israeli military forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of their jeep during an operation in Jenin, West Bank. The incident was captured on video and sparked outrage from human rights organizations and the Palestinian community.

According to multiple sources, including BBC News and Yahoo News, the injured man was identified as Mujahed Azmi. He was suspected of being involved in an exchange of fire between Israeli troops and terrorists during a raid in Wadi Burqin area of Jenin. The IDF confirmed that one suspect was injured during the operation.

However, instead of allowing medical personnel to treat him, soldiers violated military protocol by transporting him on top of their vehicle instead. This decision drew criticism from various quarters for disregarding the wounded man's right to medical care and potentially endangering his life.

The Red Crescent was reportedly prevented from providing first aid to Azmi during the incident, according to Palestinian sources. The IDF later transferred him to medics for treatment after being strapped on the hood of their jeep.

This is not an isolated incident in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Since October 2023, there has been a surge in violence in the West Bank, with frequent army raids on militant groups, rampages by Jewish settlers against Palestinian villages, and deadly Palestinian street attacks.

According to UN data, more than 540 Palestinians have been killed during this period. Almost three quarters of these fatalities took place during Israeli military operations in the West Bank. Additionally, over 21 Israelis have been killed in Palestinian terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank.

The IDF has launched an investigation into the incident involving Mujahed Azmi and stated that “the conduct of the forces in the video of the incident does not conform to the values of the IDF.” However, this is not enough for many who believe that such incidents underscore a larger issue with military protocol and respect for human rights during Israeli operations in Palestinian territories.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Was Mujahed Azmi actually involved in exchange of fire with Israeli troops?
  • Why was Red Crescent prevented from providing first aid to Azmi during incident?

Sources

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Robert Plummer Sunday, 23 June 2024 07:37
  • Unique Points
    • Israeli military confirmed an incident where a wounded Palestinian man was strapped to the front of their vehicle during a raid in Jenin, West Bank.
    • The injured man was identified as Mujahed Azmi and was named as a local suspect.
    • IDF troops were engaged in an exchange of fire with terrorists, resulting in the injury of the suspect.
    • The wounded man was eventually transferred to Red Crescent for treatment after being strapped to the bonnet of IDF jeep.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Israeli military straps injured Palestinian man to hood of jeep

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Sunday, 23 June 2024 07:00
  • Unique Points
    • Israeli military placed an injured Palestinian man on the hood of a military jeep during an operation in Jenin, West Bank on Saturday.
    • IDF acknowledged violation of ‘orders and standard operating procedures’ during incident, an investigation will be launched.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Israeli forces strap wounded Palestinian man to hood of military jeep

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Saturday, 22 June 2024 22:55
  • Unique Points
    • Israeli army forces injured and apprehended a Palestinian man named Mujahed Azmi during an arrest raid in Jenin on Saturday.
    • Soldiers violated military protocol by strapping the wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military Jeep instead of allowing him access to medical treatment via an ambulance.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article reports on an incident involving Israeli forces and a wounded Palestinian man without directly endorsing or condemning the actions. The author provides information from both the Israeli military's perspective and eyewitness accounts, allowing readers to form their own opinions. However, the article does not present all sides of the conflict in the region, which could lead to a dichotomous depiction of the situation.
    • ][The Israeli military said its forces were fired at and exchanged fire, wounding a suspect and apprehending him.][The conduct of the forces in the video of the incident does not conform to the values of the Israeli military.][
  • Bias (75%)
    The article reports on an incident where Israeli forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep during an arrest raid. The author does not make any explicit statements of bias towards either side, but the language used in describing the actions of the Israeli forces as 'violating military protocol' and 'not conforming to the values' implies a negative judgment. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from sources critical of Israeli forces (Reuters and an eyewitness) compared to quotes from Israeli forces themselves.
    • According to the family of Azmi, there was an arrest raid, during which he was injured and, when the family asked for an ambulance, the army took him, strapped him on the hood and drove off.
      • The conduct of the forces in the video of the incident does not conform to the values of the Israeli military
        • The military said its forces were fired at and exchanged fire, wounding a suspect and apprehending him. Soldiers then violated military protocol, the statement said.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        98%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        IDF says it is investigating soldiers who tied Palestinian detainee to hood of car

        The Times of Israel Sunday, 23 June 2024 07:39
        • Unique Points
          • IDF is investigating soldiers who tied a Palestinian detainee to the hood of a military vehicle in Jenin
          • Soldiers’ actions were ‘contrary to orders and procedures’
        • Accuracy
          • The injured man was eventually transferred to Red Crescent for treatment after being strapped to the bonnet of IDF jeep.
          • Soldiers violated military protocol by strapping the wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military Jeep instead of allowing him access to medical treatment via an ambulance.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        100%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Israeli forces strap Palestinian to jeep during raid

        Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Reuters Videos Sunday, 23 June 2024 07:40
        • Unique Points
          • Israeli soldiers strapped a wounded Palestinian detainee to the hood of a military vehicle during an arrest raid in Jenin, West Bank on Saturday.
          • Mujahed Azmi, the Palestinian detainee, was wounded during the raid and later transferred to a hospital.
          • Soldiers violated military protocol by transporting the suspect on top of their vehicle instead of in an ambulance or other appropriate means.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication