Injured IOF soldiers: Underreported realities exposed by Israeli media
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Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reveals that the actual number of soldiers wounded in Gaza is considerably higher than what the military officially reports, citing the "permitted to publish" clause.
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Israeli soldiers take position near the Lebanese border, in northern “Israel” on July 12, 2023. (AFP)
Israeli occupation forces today acknowledged the death of a soldier, in addition to the serious injury of four others, including two officers, in ground battles in the south and north of the Gaza Strip.
In this context, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that the actual number of wounded soldiers in Gaza is much higher than the numbers the army is admitting under the "permitted to publish" clause, as reported by hospitals.
The military correspondent of Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, Yossi Yehoshua, stated that there is a "long and painful list" that includes hundreds of soldiers with serious injuries, alongside a larger number of soldiers who sustained moderate and light injuries.
Yehoshua pointed out that the "harsh scenes" in rehabilitation centers tell a story unknown to Israelis, as the soldiers entering the battle are arriving at hospitals with severe limb injuries, head injuries, and injuries resulting in loss of vision.
He stressed the importance of urging the public to request comprehensive information to evaluate the extent of the significant damage.
In this context, the Israeli journalist confirmed that the Israeli occupation's Security Ministry, as well as the rehabilitation and injuries sections in the army, are not prepared to deal with the repercussions that may result from a war of this magnitude.
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Israeli military forcing hospitals to cover losses: Israeli media
In light of the recent acknowledgements, it is important to remember that Israeli media reported, on December 8, that the Israeli military spokesperson has imposed new restrictions related to reporting on casualties in the war, including barring hospitals from announcing the arrival of wounded or dead personnel unless permitted by the army.
The aim is to control the timing of information release at times convenient for the military, Israeli media reported.
Hospital spokespersons are now required to "present the content of their statement to the military spokesperson's representative permanently stationed in the hospital for quick approval before publication."
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