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IDF Confirms Authentic Photo of Blindfolded Detainee, Launches Inquiry

7/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Israeli military confirmed the photo of a blindfolded detainee bound to a cot is authentic.
The Israel Defense Forces said the incident occurred in Israel and that an inquiry is under way.
A Palestinian activist reposted the image after an Israeli soldier shared it and then deleted his account.
Human-rights groups warned the photo could be a war crime, prompting the IDF to impose measures on the soldiers.

History

Historical Context

In April 2004, CBS photos exposed systematic abuse of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison by U.S. soldiers, leading a Pentagon probe that recorded 64 maltreatment cases and sentences totaling 90 years. The scandal’s images now serve as a benchmark for newer claims, such as the Israeli Defense Forces’ recent blindfolded detainee photo, prompting calls for accountability from Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.

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Story summary

The Israeli military confirmed the photo of a blindfolded detainee bound to a cot is authentic.
The Israel Defense Forces said the incident occurred in Israel and that an inquiry is under way.
A Palestinian activist reposted the image after an Israeli soldier shared it and then deleted his account.
Human-rights groups warned the photo could be a war crime, prompting the IDF to impose measures on the soldiers.

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