By Tasnim News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-08 15:35:10 | Updated at 2024-11-08 18:04:41
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The video, circulated widely online, shows the soldier seated behind a US-made MK19 grenade launcher. He turns to the camera and declares, “This is on the occasion of Donald Trump’s presidency. God bless America! God bless Israel!” before firing grenades towards heavily damaged Gaza structures, where Palestinian civilians still live.
He then cheers as he fires a burst of at least six grenades towards what appears to be already heavily bombed residential buildings in Gaza. Laughter can be heard in the background as the camera turns towards the ruins of buildings in the distance and the sound of the grenades detonating.
The video has prompted swift public outrage, with reactions spanning multiple platforms. Some users expressed disbelief over what they saw as callous behavior, questioning the soldier’s ethics and choice to use violence to mark a political event.
“Exactly why people are turning against Israel & America,” commented one user, calling the act “disgusting.”
Social media users criticized the video not only for its content but for what they viewed as a display of insensitivity amid a serious conflict.
The Israeli military issued a statement denouncing the soldier’s actions as “severe” and inconsistent with the army's values, pledging that he will face disciplinary action.
