In a heartbreaking incident, Muhammed Bhar, a Palestinian man with Down’s syndrome, was attacked by an Israeli army dog in Gaza and left alone by soldiers after his family was ordered to evacuate. Muhammed was found dead by his family a week later. His mother, Nabila, described how Muhammed, who was unable to care for himself, was attacked and left bleeding by the soldiers even after pleading with them to help him.
The family was forced to leave Muhammed behind at gunpoint and were later devastated to find his lifeless body with blood stains and makeshift bandages when they returned. The army admitted that soldiers had left Muhammed on his own after the incident with the dog, claiming they needed to assist injured comrades from another attack. The army also accused Hamas of using civilians as human shields.
The family is demanding an investigation into Muhammed’s death, but with the ongoing conflict in the region, it seems unlikely to happen anytime soon. The heartbreaking story of Muhammed’s tragic end highlights the devastating impact of war on innocent civilians, including those with disabilities. Nabila is haunted by the memory of her son’s horrific death and the image of the dog attacking him, a scene she says will never leave her.
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