HEBRON: Israeli occupation soldiers have released photos showing their abuse and humiliation of an elderly man during his detention from the town of Beit Kahil, northwest of Hebron.

The images, shared by one of the soldiers involved in the arrest of 60-year-old Mahmoud Asafra from Beit Kahil early last month, depict him seated among a group of soldiers with his hands bound and eyes covered. The photos show the soldiers mocking and degrading him, making obscene gestures with their hands.

Mahmoud Asafra’s son, Mohammad, told our correspondent that his father, who served as the imam of a mosque in the town, has been detained twice since October 2023. During his first detention, he was subjected to severe physical abuse before being released. In August of this year, the Israeli forces re-arrested him after raiding and thoroughly vandalizing their home.

Mohammad Asafra added that, despite the profound distress and pain these images have caused for over 30 family members, they reflect the brutal reality of the o
ccupation, showcasing the sadism, cruelty, and barbarism of its soldiers.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA