Israeli Army's Humiliating Poses in Flotilla Raid Photos

Marco Belpoliti analyzes the symbolic meaning of the posture of detainees in photos released by the Israeli army after the assault on the humanitarian mission "Flotilla." The gesture of crouching on the ground, covering the head with hands tied behind the back, is interpreted as a humiliating act rather than a protective or prayerful one. The photos show only backs, no faces, preventing soldiers from looking detainees in the eye. The article reflects on the dehumanizing nature of such imagery.