The Israeli military has admitted to leaving a Palestinian man with Down’s syndrome, Mohammed Bhar, alone after he was attacked by an army dog in Gaza. The soldiers left him behind after ordering his family to evacuate due to fighting in the area. The family found Muhammed dead a week later. His mother described the traumatic incident where the soldiers ignored their pleas to help Muhammed, who depended on his family for care.
The soldiers justified leaving Muhammed alone by stating that they were busy helping injured soldiers in another part of the building. The family was forced to leave at gunpoint, with two of Muhammed’s brothers arrested. When they returned a week later, they found Muhammed’s lifeless body with blood around him, showing signs of attempts to stop bleeding. The cause of Muhammed’s death remains unclear, and his family demands an investigation.
The Israeli military confirmed the incident but blamed Hamas for using civilians as human shields. They claimed Muhammed was left alone due to the soldiers prioritizing treating injured colleagues. The family is left mourning Muhammed’s death without closure, as the ongoing conflict in Gaza makes it difficult to investigate the tragic incident. Nabila, Muhammed’s mother, is haunted by the memory of seeing her son torn apart by the army dog and the bloodshed that followed, leaving a lasting impact on her and her family.
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