An edited video circulating on social media appears to show Palestinian men and at least two children detained and stripped by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a stadium in northern Gaza.
In the video clips, there are scenes depicting what seem to be two young boys, both in their underwear, walking with hands raised while the IDF directs them within the stadium.
Another segment shows two individuals, seemingly the same young boys without clothing, with their hands raised, placed in single-file lines alongside other males who appear to be teenagers and adults.
It’s important to note that CNN is currently unable to authenticate the timing of the video. However, a CNN geolocation analysis indicates that the footage was captured at Yarmouk Stadium in Gaza City. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, an NGO, has reported incidents of detentions in this location. An edited video circulating
CNN made attempts to contact the IDF late on Tuesday night to seek their response regarding the video and the situation involving the detained children; however, as of now, there has been no response from the IDF.
It’s worth noting that in recent weeks, Israeli forces have reportedly detained hundreds of Palestinian men and boys. In previous instances, the IDF has explained that detainees were stripped as a security measure to ensure they were not carrying explosives.
Throughout the video, men can be seen stripped down to their underwear. In some clips, the detainees are sitting on the floor with their hands tied to their backs, some blindfolded, and standing in single file lines as soldiers overlook and inspect them.
Clips of the video also show women and other children detained. In one shot, three fully clothed women are seen blindfolded with their hands tied behind their backs as they sit on the grass in front of a soccer goal in the stadium. An Israeli flag is seen hanging on the soccer goal.
Stripped and blindfolded Palestinian men – their hands also tied behind their backs – are seen sitting next to the women.
Military vehicles and bulldozers are also seen throughout the stadium in the video.
The original video was uploaded on December 24 to YouTube by Yosee Gamzoo Letova, a photographer and artist, according to his Facebook profile