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Israeli soldiers mark Palestinians with numbers

Reports confirm that Israeli security forces marked Palestinians with numbers during operations in the West Bank.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Israeli soldiers mark Palestinians with numbers — Archive photoPhoto: Michael Shvadron, Israel Defense Forces · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

According to the Israeli newspaper "Haaretz," Israeli soldiers numbered Palestinians with markers during an operation in Qabatiya, near the city of Jenin, on Monday. The reports were confirmed by the Israeli army, which admitted it was a mistake.

The army stated that it has learned from the incident. This has triggered massive criticism, with comments describing the action as imagery reminiscent of dark times and shocking for any human being.

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