Middle East Eye • April 3, 2026 15:09

Blindfolded Palestinian used to advertise Israeli business in photo

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An Israeli soldier has shared a photo online in which he appears to use a blindfolded Palestinian man to advertise a private business.

The image, which has circulated widely on social media, shows a Palestinian father who was reportedly detained by Israeli forces during a raid on his home in the occupied West Bank.

He is seen blindfolded and holding a sign bearing the Instagram handle @shilo_jewlry, alongside the words “Happy Passover” in Hebrew.

Blindfolded Palestinian used to advertise Israeli business in photo

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