Israel's Systematic Destruction of Gaza: Soldiers Detail Urban Demolition Mission

Systematic Urban Destruction in Gaza

• 🎯 A new report from +972 Magazine reveals Israeli soldiers are systematically using bulldozers and explosives to flatten Gaza.
• разрушение The aim is to make Gaza unlivable and impossible for Palestinians to return to these areas.
• 🏠 Soldiers describe demolishing up to 60 houses per day, often with no direct relation to ongoing battles.

Soldier Accounts and Motivations

• 💬 Soldiers interviewed expressed that this demolition work has become a routine army service, with many not paying close attention.
• 🗣️ Some soldiers are politically motivated, rejoicing in the destruction, while others feel bad but continue the work.
• 📝 The soldiers themselves share videos online, some even nicknaming themselves "Flattener of Jabalia."

Official Response vs. Reality

• 🚫 The IDF claims demolitions are for operational needs, such as clearing areas where Hamas operated.
• 📢 However, Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated they are destroying "house by house," and the finance minister vowed to leave "not one stone standing."
• ⚖️ This systematic destruction may fall into a legal gray zone, potentially constituting 'domicide' (destruction of whole urban areas) and violating laws of war.

Broader Context and Tech Involvement

• 🌍 Similar demolition operations have been reported in Lebanon and the West Bank, suggesting a pattern of destruction.
• 💻 Microsoft has acknowledged selling AI and cloud computing services to the Israeli military, aiding in locating hostages, sparking internal protests.
• 📢 Activists argue that services like Microsoft's Azure are powering war crimes and contributing to the destruction in Gaza.