Mass Arrests in Northern Gaza by Israeli Military Spark Outrage
Human rights activists estimate at least 900 Palestinians detained, calling for investigations into the mass arrests.
- Israeli military has reportedly detained hundreds of Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, separating families and forcing men to strip before taking them to a detention camp.
- Detainees report being subjected to hunger and cold, with some held for hours or even days.
- Human rights activists estimate that at least 900 Palestinians have been detained, with most presumed to be held at the Zikim military base north of Gaza.
- Photos and videos of the detainees have sparked outrage on social media, with reports of boys as young as 12 and men as old as 70 among those detained.
- Human rights groups are calling for investigations into the mass arrests, stating that civilians should only be arrested for absolutely necessary and imperative reasons for security.