Muhammed Bhar’s family repeatedly sought help from the Red Cross and other organizations, but there was no cooperation from the Israeli military. A week later, after the IDF withdrew from the area, Muhammed’s brother returned home to find his decomposed body. Muhammed’s family and many others have called for an investigation into the circumstances of his death, which has sparked outrage on social media and beyond.
The IDF admitted Muhammed had been left behind due to an emergency that arose when a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) hit an IDF tank nearby, injuring soldiers. The IDF expressed regret for the harm to civilians but defended their actions as part of operations in a combat zone.