Tel Aviv, Israel—In a recent and startling revelation highlighted by Asa Winstanley in The Electronic Intifada, the Israeli army has admitted to an “immense and complex quantity” of friendly fire incidents that occurred on 7 October. This key declaration marks the first official acknowledgment that a substantial number of the Israelis who perished on that day were not killed by Hamas or other Palestinian factions, but by Israeli forces themselves.
Winstanley’s reporting throws light on the Israeli army’s reluctance to launch an investigation, citing the “immense and complex quantity” of incidents as a dissuasion. New data from the Israeli military, unearthed by Winstanley, revealed that Israeli casualties on 7 October were indeed due in part to friendly fire, particularly in the kibbutzim and southern communities. The army maintained it would not be “morally sound to investigate,” a stance that has fueled further calls for transparency.
Previously, sources within the Israeli police had hinted that some of the casualties at the Supernova rave near Gaza were a result of Israeli helicopter fire. Despite initial admissions, official statements were later retracted, muddling the narrative and adding to the complexity of the situation. Winstanley also pointed out drone footage released last month showcasing the devastation inflicted on cars fleeing the Supernova rave, reportedly from Israeli drones and helicopters.
On Monday, as reported by Winstanley, family members of those who died on 7 October established a new group in Tel Aviv, demanding an official investigation into the day’s events. Accusations of a governmental cover-up were leveled, suggesting a deliberate effort to obscure the truth. The Jerusalem Post reported alarming measures, such as the crushing and burying of cars with blood stains and ashes from the fatalities, supposedly for religious reasons, but widely perceived as an effort to eliminate critical forensic evidence.
Independent media outlets, including The Electronic Intifada, where Winstanley’s work was originally published, have been at the forefront of reporting evidence that contradicts the official Israeli narrative. Notably, an Israeli air force colonel recently admitted on a Hebrew podcast to having blown up Israeli homes in the settlements, but claimed it was never done “without permission.” This statement aligns with the controversial “Hannibal Directive,” a military doctrine permitting extreme measures to prevent Israelis from being captured, even at the cost of their lives.
The revelations surrounding the events of 7 October signify a profound need for transparency and accountability within the Israeli military and government. The refusal to investigate and the destruction of potential evidence point to a deeper issue of governance and human rights that must be addressed. For in-depth details, Asa Winstanley’s original piece provides an essential examination and is a must-read.
As we navigate through these complex layers of truth and deception, it becomes increasingly evident that the measures taken by the Israeli state on 7 October, as highlighted by Asa Winstanley, call for rigorous scrutiny. The cries for an investigation are not just about accountability; they are about human rights and the value of life, a principle that transcends borders and politics.
Stay vigilant, stay informed.
Read Asa Winstanley’s full article on The Electronic Intifada here.
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