Israeli soldiers were witnessed pushing three apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in Qabatiya, a town in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The incident, captured on video obtained by AP, occurred during operations carried out by Israeli troops on Thursday. The bodies were seen being pushed off adjacent multi-story buildings by soldiers on the rooftops, marking a troubling development amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

The Israeli military, known as the IDF, acknowledged the incident and stated that it does not align with their values, confirming that the matter is under review. Reports by rights groups highlight a pattern of excessive force towards Palestinians by Israeli forces during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The army in Israel reported that four militants were killed during the operations in Qabatiya.

While the Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah did not immediately confirm the number of deaths, they did confirm that one person was killed in the town and that ten Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire and taken to the hospital. The identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unknown at this time.

The video footage obtained shows soldiers handling the bodies on the rooftops before pushing them off the edge. Such actions have been condemned for their lack of respect for the dead and are deemed unnecessary under international law. The incident has sparked outrage among Palestinian rights groups, with concerns raised about the likelihood of a proper investigation by Israeli authorities.

As the conflict in Gaza garners global attention, the violence in the West Bank has also intensified, with scores of Palestinians being killed, wounded, and detained by Israeli forces. The death toll in the West Bank has surpassed 700 since the conflict began, with the northern region experiencing some of the most severe violence. The Israeli military has been conducting raids in the West Bank as part of efforts to combat militancy.

Critics argue that the heavy-handed approach by Israeli forces has led to numerous casualties among Palestinians and has raised questions about respecting international laws regarding the treatment of the deceased. Despite the ongoing crackdown, acts of violence by both sides continue to escalate, further exacerbating tensions in the region.