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Jun 10 4 tweets 2 min read
Spare us the theatrics. The Israeli military now claims that Avraham Zarbiv will be “summoned” by his commanders for a so-called clarification of his actions.

This is an outright lie — low-effort propaganda.

Let’s be clear about who these commanders are: Colonels Liron, Daniel, Eli, and his company commander, Major Netanel (a former settler from Gaza)— the very same officers who have been publicly glorifying Zarbiv since the beginning of the war.

There is documented evidence of these commanders sharing, praising and celebrating his videos, calling him a “hero,” and crowning him “the king.” Zarbiv himself couldn’t stop bragging — in a public speech this past May, he spoke openly about the endless praise he received from his chain of command. One of these officers even created a grotesque “Zarbiv Gaza” sticker — a vile slogan for Flatten Gaza.

He’s been honored. Promoted. “By his commanders”
He’s delivered speeches at Givati Brigade ceremonies as a distinguished figure in recent months.

Summonsed for endorsement.

An example of chain of command that hasn’t just committed genocidal war crimes — it’s celebrated them. Here is his direct commander Netanel

“Film him while he’s doing it” Image
Jun 8 5 tweets 3 min read
Major. Gal Kenigsfield, Company Commander of the D9 Gaza Division Company «steel knights»

- “I was part of an operation that demolished thousands of buildings, and it was clear to me that it wouldn’t achieve anything…”

- «Even a flattened Gaza is a failure» Image Kenigsfield — a name that’s totally Middle Eastern, right? — openly advocates for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza’s residents. He even invents a claim that most Gazans are «Egyptian»

«A suggestion I honestly don’t understand why it hasn’t been implemented:

In Gaza, there are 2 million residents — let’s say half a million households.
Give each of them a million dollars to move to Egypt or Jordan.
Show me one household that would say no.
Of course, the Americans would have to get those countries to agree to take them.
Most of them are of Egyptian origin anyway 🤷‍♂️”Image
Jun 6 4 tweets 2 min read
Major. Yoel Shilo, Company Commander in Netsach Yehuda Battalion who fought in Beit Hanoun and Jabalia.

“The forces on the ground are capturing and annhilating every house and every stone in the areas they have taken.“ Image “Are you following the maps of Gaza’s erasure?. How can you say there’s no progress?”” Image
Jun 5 7 tweets 3 min read
🧵Exclusive |

¹Jameel Al-Masri, 63 yo hospital worker, was used as a human shield by the 435th Rotem Battalion, Tomer Company, under the command of Major Yehuda El Kobi, a fanatic settler from Hebron, & his deputy, Captain Ori Ziv for 3 months

The unit is now in Jabalia -> ² The unit, genocidal in nature, was recorded in April 2024 chanting a well-known revenge song as they departed Khan Younis.

«O God, that I may be avenged at once for my two eyes on the Philistines»
May 20 4 tweets 2 min read
This morning, Israeli Officer Major. Yaniv Golan, Company Commander in 22nd Carmeli Battalion who fought in Gaza for months & is involved in executions of civilians.

“Residents of Gaza are the biggest Nazis. They are our enemy. Not Hamas. We shouldn’t be making this distinction” At its core, his battalion embraces a genocidal ideology.
May 18 5 tweets 3 min read
Josef Mengele 2.0 in Shujaiya.

On Saturday, multiple starving civilians searching for food were executed in the neighborhood — among them, Ashraf Malka and Mohammed Abo Amro.

And yet, this IDF officer Major. Ben Sabo and doctor — write these words. Image Just a few of the victims of the extrajudicial killings carried out by Ben Sabo’s unit—starving civilians who were simply searching for food.

This was on Saturday alone. Image
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May 13 4 tweets 2 min read
Breaking News

Israeli military shot and killed 12 yo Mohammed Bardawil, a key eyewitness in our paramedic massacre investigation.

Mohammed was the sole surviving witness to the presence of Major Nikolai Ashurov & Israeli tanks during the execution of UN staff member Mr Shatout Image We were informed of Mohammed Bardawil’s death by his father, Saeed Bardawil, who also witnessed the massacre. Saeed and his son was abducted by Major Nikolai Ashurov and his unit. Mohammed was killed in the Mawasi area
May 9 25 tweets 10 min read
🧵Exclusive Investigation: The fanatic settler leader behind Rafah’s Annihilation

Back in January, a settler outlet proudly declared: “If you’re wondering who flattened Rafah, meet ‘Team Uriah’ — the victorious D9 crew!”

At the center of it all: 𝐔𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐦 -> Image “If you’re wondering who flattened Rafah, meet ‘Team Uriah’ — the victorious heavy machinery crew!”.

That’s how the Israeli settler news outlet Baz Hadashot triumphantly introduced a then-obscure team of bulldozer operators in Rafah on January 2025. Image
Apr 30 8 tweets 3 min read
💥In this morning’s edition of [@alqudsnewspaper], we reveal.

Just three days after his dismissal, Major Nikolai Ashurov, the officer who executed the 15 paramedics, rescue workers & UN staff in Rafah, has surfaced in DRC Congo as a mercenary, training their military forces. Image -> Nikolai Ashurov is one of 3 managers in Fortress International Mission, a private Israeli security firm, owned by former Mossad Chief’s Danny Yatom’ son Nir Yatom.
Apr 23 19 tweets 9 min read
🧵🚨🚨Announcement:

1/ New Revelations Regarding the Paramedic Massacre in Rafah

One month ago, on 23 March, Israeli forces executed 15 Palestinian aid workers—among them Red Cresent paramedics, rescue teams, and UN staff. In the same operation, troops killed at least 10 civilians, including five children and a woman. However, evidence suggest that the actual number from that day is significantly higher

Today, the PAL Commission on War Crimes, Justice, Reparations, and Return [The Commission] Legal Director and Chief Counsel- alongside Criminal Defense Attorney Maira Pinheiro,
Investigative Journalist Younis Tirawi formally submitted the first fully exhaustive legal dossier detailing its findings on the Tel Sultan Massacre to both the Palestinian Red Crescent and the UN Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the ICJ South African Legal Team

The dossier titled "You identify anyone, you eliminate him” consisting of hundreds of pages forensically documents the Tel Sultan Massacre in unprecedented detail, identifies the
commanders and officers directly responsible—circumventing IDF efforts to conceal their identities, establishes the legal foundation for prosecution—and reveals a coordinated operation
involving multiple battalions, multiple commanders, and a sequence of orders delivered through a chain of command that has been painstakingly reconstructed and verified.

It identifies by name key military figures who gave direct orders, fired upon aid workers, buried bodies to conceal war crimes, and terrorized civilians with coercive threats and psychological warfare.

The Commission will announce specific legal actions in the coming period. This submission marks the first phase in our campaign to secure justice for the victims and ensure accountability for the perpetratorsImage 2/ Key Findings:

1. The IDF has acknowledged that the deputy battalion commander led troops on that day and issued the initial order to open fire on the paramedics—, prompting his subordinates to follow suit. Through our investigation, we have identified this officer as 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐯
Mar 27 16 tweets 4 min read
🧵Exclusive Report:

Israeli Soldiers Hailed ‘Hit on Target’ on Gaza’s Only Cancer Hospital in Netzarim

Now, at least 13 Israeli officers involved in the attack will be taken to court in Turkey, following legal efforts conducted by Turkish-based [@wolasorg] & Pal Commission 1/X ->Image The WorldWide Lawyers Association (WOLAS) is pending to file a formal complaint before a Turkish court, presenting substantial evidence in collaboration with the PAL Commission, an international justice project based in New York and operating across 29 countries ->
Mar 14 4 tweets 2 min read
Attention. (Portuguese below)

“That and also that all the Arabs will d**!
Amen!”

Hello friends,

I am not back yet (hopefully soon), but I want to bring attention to a crime that has taken place on Brazilian territory.

A group of Israeli soldiers/reservists on leave recorded themselves performing genocidal chants and calling for the death of all Arabs.

According to Article 20 of Brazilian Law No. 7.716/1989, it is a crime to “practice, induce, or incite discrimination or prejudice based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.” When committed through social media, the penalty ranges from 2 to 5 years in prison.

The Brazilian authorities (including the public persecution and federal police) have been alerted in the state of Bahia about the criminal actions of reservist corporal Shaked Pinchas and her reservist boyfriend Liron Shvartzman, who participated in this offense. Pinchas and Shvartzman are currently in Morro de São Paulo, Cairu municipality.

@MPdaBahia @policiafederal “Isso e também que todos os árabes m**! Amém!”**

Olá amigos,

Ainda não estou de volta (espero que em breve), mas quero chamar a atenção para um crime que ocorreu em território brasileiro.

Um grupo de soldados/reservistas israelenses de folga se filmou entoando cantos genocidas e clamando pela morte de todos os árabes.

De acordo com o Artigo 20 da Lei Brasileira nº 7.716/1989, é crime “praticar, induzir ou incitar discriminação ou preconceito de raça, cor, etnia, religião ou procedência nacional.” Quando cometido por meio de redes sociais, a pena varia de 2 a 5 anos de prisão.

As autoridades brasileiras (incluindo o Ministério Público e a Polícia Federal) foram alertadas no estado da Bahia sobre as ações criminosas da cabo reservista Shaked Pinchas e de seu namorado reservista Liron Shvartzman, que participaram desse crime. Pinchas e Shvartzman estão atualmente em Morro de São Paulo, município de Cairu.

@MPdaBahia @policiafederal
Jan 16 7 tweets 4 min read
1. Bardala, Tubas |

a new outpost is stealing the town's lands and making the residents' life insufferable. One of the settlers is Eitan Ze'ev, known for shooting Palestinians.

Bardala is located in the north Jordan Valley. At the end of last month, an outpost appeared, close to Palestinian-owned private land, and constructions for a road to connect it to the main road are done daily on palestinian private land.Image
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2. Since then, every time the residents tried to access their fields, they were met with a combined settler-soldier militia that physically assaulted them, threw gas bombs at them, and kidnapped a few Palestinian farmers to a nearby military base for a few hours of detention.
Jan 4 4 tweets 3 min read
Israeli Director of GIS Center at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Adi Ben Nun in an interview with Ynet:

“We have hit all the systems of existence in Gaza, the water wells, the sewage system, the water infrastructure, the agricultural fields, the cattle and sheep herds. Look at the Philadelphi, see what was there before—full of houses, orchards—and now it’s like the moon’s surface. Craters instead of houses.”Image ynet.co.il/news/article/y…
Dec 25, 2024 6 tweets 3 min read
🧵 “We’re talking about 2 million subhumans..And the atheist [Me] who wrote this post says something very simple: Just as 3,000 y ago, we had to w*** out the seed of Amalek, so we must do now. Two million Gazans d*** or expelled is a fine thing.”

Tank Commander Lee Oren from IDF’s Gaza division who fought in Gaza in recent months ->>Image 30 Nov .

Warning ⚠️

We need to pour 5 tons of acid into Gaza from the air, along with half a ton of fuel, and then drop a lit cigarette. Just imagining what those girls go through makes me sick. These savage, subhuman creatures with IQs of 68—it's a waste of oxygen.

Just imagining what those girls go through makes me sick. These savage, subhuman creatures with IQs of 68—it's a waste of oxygen.”Image
Dec 9, 2024 6 tweets 2 min read
South Syria |

Scenes obtained showing Israeli soldiers from the Negev’s brigade special operations unit invading the village of Quneitra in south Syria.

Unusually, non-armored vehicles are being used by the unit. More from the officers account (rank of a major)

He is a commander in the Negev special operations unit. Image
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Nov 24, 2024 4 tweets 4 min read
Important

[@trackingisrael] is causing significant harm, undoing months of careful research and efforts. The Israeli media has frequently referenced it in their reports, as they have identified a way to combat the phenomenon that me and other colleagues have been carefully monitoring and addressing.

The Israeli military knows it cannot completely suppress social media posts, which are vital for documenting events for investigators on the genocide in Gaza. So they have exploited the Genocide Tracker through unprecedented Israeli media coverage on it, which has recklessly exposed hundreds of soldiers. However, the majority of these cases that Genocide tracker reveal don’t show any crimes, just the soldiers’ mere presence in Gaza.

The outcome? Soldiers go private and advise their peers to stop sharing or documenting their time in Gaza. This leads to entire units ceasing to post valuable information. The IDF gets happy

Not once has he shared an account that I wasn’t already aware of, but I choose not to reveal them. There must be a balance in when and why you share their identity. There are more responsible ways to address the issue. They simply don’t care, which leads to one of two conclusions:
1.They are aware they are causing harm, raising serious questions about the people behind it. (You know who Tirawi is)
2.They are both ignorant and arrogant.

When Genocide Tracker first started with only some few followers, I sent them a message through a third party: You are not experienced enough to handle this. What you’re doing is reckless and will result in lost information. Unfortunately, they didn’t respond to the advice and persisted in their approach.

The main issue with the page is that they mainly focus on soldiers in Gaza who just post pictures of themselves in the strip. The majority have not committed an evident crime on tape. By doing so, they are essentially assisting the IDF’s efforts to make them aware of closing their accounts and don’t reveal more info,. Which makes it harder for us to gather crucial, accurate information. I have previously exposed names of soldiers, but I spend hours carefully weighing the risks and benefits before doing so. When I mention them, it’s because they have committed terrible crimes.

Since the page was promoted by Israeli channel N12 (today by Yediot Ahronotc Israel’s largest newspaper), the number of videos from Gaza has decreased significantly. Many accounts have gone private, and some followers of the 160K followers of the page are often spamming soldiers which leads to soldiers accounts made private and closed.

Genocide Tracker, please stop. If you lack the experience to handle this responsibly, you are doing extremely more harm than good. If you want advice, my colleagues and I are willing to help. Post all footage, but avoid mentioning if there is no crime . But please, stop ruining the work that so many of us have put in. The problem is that you don’t understand the consequences of your actions.

Once again, stop—or rethink your approach. Not many of your followers on this platform fully understand the implications. The Israeli mainstream media is praising your efforts, you’re doing what the IDF couldn’t convince its soldiers to do in a whole year

For those reading this post: Tag them, DM them, comment on their posts telling them.

Thank you.Image The PDF leaked today isn’t a list of soldiers or mossad members at all. It’s probably a leak from a cellphone company, or a hospital, etc.

Does Ynet know this? Yes. But why write? It’s a message to soldiers: You are being monitored—wink wink, be careful. Don’t publish things. Image
Nov 18, 2024 9 tweets 3 min read
🧵Last weekend, a legal complaint filed by [@HindRFoundation] resulted in the brief detention of an Israeli officer in Cyprus, accused of committing war crimes in Gaza

On Saturday, the MFA intervened, leading the officer’s immediate removal from Cyprus & his return to Israel -> • Sources in Cyprus told me that the officer arrived in Limassol on Wednesday, Nov 13, with his wife, and stayed at a local hotel for three days.

• On Thursday night, a legal complaint was filed against him, supported by substantial evidence of his involvement in war crimes ->
Oct 30, 2024 25 tweets 11 min read
🧵From Maryland to Gaza: How a Company Commander & his soldiers are using Palestinians as human shields

On 29 Oct near 4 AM local time, a story was posted by a soldier in the “Latak” Platoon of Operational Company Mitzvait” of the 435 Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade -> Image The story shows a collection of 3 pictures in which 2 pictures show a blindfolded Palestinian man dressed in military uniform in Jabalia Refugee Camp, where the unit is currently launching an ethnic cleansing. The soldiers are smiling and chillingly posing for a picture taken -> Image
Oct 20, 2024 9 tweets 2 min read
10 pictures showing Israeli soldiers burning Jabalia Refugee Camp in the past 2 days.

Obtained through Israeli soldiers on their private social media accounts

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Oct 4, 2024 20 tweets 7 min read
🧵1/19 EXCLUSIVE

In an unprecedented & biggest investigation into war crimes in Gaza, we expose the elite & secretive IDF sniper team, the Ghost Unit "Refaim" & their brutal executions of unarmed civilians

Soldiers from Paris, Munich, Illinois, Brussel, Johannesburg, Italy-> 2/19 “Refaim,” a Hebrew name for “the Ghosts,” refers to the Ghost Unit, a sniper team composed of soldiers from:

3 US (NY, Virgnia & Illinois)
2 France (Paris & Lyon)
1 Belgium (Brussel)
1 Germany (Munich)
1 South African (Johannesburg)
1 Italy
1 Ethiopia
1 Azerbaijan (Baku) Image