After outrage over images of Palestinian prisoners in the Gaza Strip wearing only their underpants, Israel wants to prevent further distribution of these images. According to National Security Advisor Zachi Hanegbi, the images “would not serve anyone.” The images have raised concerns about Israeli arrest procedures in the Gaza Strip, Hanegbi said.
Hanegbi said on Sunday evening that suspects should be searched to ensure they are not carrying weapons or explosives, according to The Times of Israel newspaper. However, the images of the prisoners in their underpants would “serve no one”. He expects distribution to stop.
The images raised questions about possible rights violations or degrading treatment in the Gaza Strip, the Times of Israel wrote. The Haaretz newspaper, citing unnamed security force representatives, reported that of the hundreds of Palestinians arrested so far, only about 10 to 15 percent belonged to Hamas or affiliated organizations.
Undressing the suspects is necessary
The Israeli military said the arrests were carried out in accordance with international law. Only those against whom there is a concrete suspicion of terrorism would be arrested. The stripping was necessary to ensure no one was hiding weapons or explosives, the Times of Israel reported. Anyone not involved in terrorism is released.
Source: Krone
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