‘We’re not just killing them, we’re also raping them’
By SUN REPORTER London
A SICKENING video has emerged appearing to show an Israeli soldier boasting about horrific war crimes committed against Palestinians—including claims of systematic sexual violence.
In the disturbing footage, shared by broadcaster TRT, the soldier is heard brazenly bragging to a camera about the atrocities being carried out on the ground.
During the chilling outburst, the uniformed man claims that the military’s actions go far beyond combat.
”We’re not just killing them,” he says with a smirk. “We’re also raping them.”
The clip has sparked a firestorm of international outrage, with human rights groups demanding an immediate investigation into the soldier’s claims. While the identity of the individual has not been officially confirmed, the footage appears to have been filmed in a combat zone, with the soldier surrounded by military equipment and fellow personnel.
A Pattern of Abuse?
This latest video adds fuel to the fire of growing allegations regarding the conduct of Israeli forces.
For months, international observers and the United Nations have warned of a “climate of impunity” within the IDF.
The brag—delivered with terrifying casualness—suggests a breakdown of discipline that critics say has become a hallmark of the ongoing conflict.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have frequently stated they hold their soldiers to a “high moral standard,” but this video tells a much darker story. It follows a series of leaked “trophy” videos posted to social media by soldiers themselves, showing the destruction of civilian property and the mocking of detainees.
Human rights advocates say the soldier’s admission of rape is a clear confession of a war crime.
Under international law, sexual violence in conflict is strictly prohibited and can be prosecuted at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
This footage will likely be used as evidence in the mounting legal cases against the Israeli military’s operations.
”This isn’t just one ‘bad apple’,” said one activist. “This is a culture of dehumanization that allows a man to brag about rape as if it were a point of pride.”
The Israeli government has yet to issue a formal response to this specific video, but pressure is mounting from Western allies—including the UK—to address the conduct of its troops on the front lines.
The footage was surfaced by TRT World, a Turkish international news channel that has been closely monitoring social media uploads from IDF soldiers.
Wider Allegations: The UN has previously received “credible allegations” of sexual violence against Palestinian women and girls in detention settings, though the IDF has consistently denied systematic abuse.
Social Media Warfare: The “TikTok War” has seen an unprecedented amount of first-person footage uploaded by soldiers, often bypassing official military censors and providing a raw, often disturbing, look at the reality of the occupation.
