"Avi Bluth, head of the Israeli military's Central Command, stated that Israeli soldiers can now shoot Palestinians on or below the knees when they approach the seam line, creating a deterrent effect he termed 'barrier consciousness.'"
"Bluth remarked, 'There are a lot of 'limping monuments' in Palestinian villages,' referring to those shot by Israeli forces while attempting to cross into Israel without authorization."
"The number of Palestinians attempting to cross from the West Bank into Israel without authorization has surged since October 7, 2023, following the suspension of over 100,000 work permits."
The Israeli military's Central Command has implemented new rules of engagement allowing soldiers to shoot Palestinians approaching the seam line. Commander Avi Bluth stated that this approach aims to deter crossings into Israel, referencing a significant increase in unauthorized attempts since October 2023. He described many Palestinians as 'limping monuments' due to injuries sustained while trying to cross. The context of these actions relates to the historical backdrop of the 1967 war and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories.
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