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IDF Sniper Brags About Killing Unarmed Civilians in Gaza: TYT Discusses

The Young TurksOctober 27, 202518 min146,709 views
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Chilling IDF Sniper Confession

  • 🎯 An undercover journalist captured an IDF sniper, Daniel Raab, bragging about his role in killing unarmed Palestinian civilians, including children, in Gaza.
  • 💡 Raab described his first kill as 19-year-old Salem Doghmosh, who was attempting to retrieve his deceased brother's body.
  • 💔 The sniper's actions extended to fatally shooting the father, Montasurer, who tried to recover his sons' bodies, an act protected under international law.

Dehumanization and IDF Actions

  • 🧠 Cenk Uygur argues that some in the Israeli government and IDF have lost their humanity, resorting to dehumanizing language akin to fascists and those who enabled the Holocaust.
  • ⚠️ He connects this to a "mass paranoia" in Israel, leading to a belief that they must kill others before being killed.
  • ⚡ The investigation by The Guardian identified six individuals killed by snipers on November 22, 2023, with four being members of the same family.

International Law and IDF Regulations

  • ⚖️ Recovery of dead bodies is protected under international law, and IDF regulations state that those collecting bodies are not legitimate targets.
  • 💥 Khalil, a cousin who attempted to help Montasurer, was also shot, managing to survive, while another cousin was killed by Rob's partner.
  • 📹 Footage of these killings, including attacks on unarmed Palestinians, was posted online by another soldier, Shalom Gilbert.

Accusations of War Crimes and Political Corruption

  • 🇺🇸 The discussion highlights Daniel Raab's past complaints about feeling unsafe on college campuses, contrasting sharply with his actions in Gaza.
  • 🗣️ Uygur labels Raab a "modern-day Nazi SS soldier" and criticizes the IDF for enabling and empowering individuals who "relish" killing.
  • 💰 The segment also criticizes the US Congress for its financial support of Israel, suggesting politicians are controlled by the Israeli lobby and vote for genocide due to bribes.
  • ⚖️ Questions are raised about whether Raab will face war crime charges at The Hague, with the assertion that he will likely be celebrated instead.
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