A photograph circulating on social media has prompted allegations regarding the conduct of Israeli forces in Gaza. The image, published by Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi, shows two blindfolded elderly men identified as Nadi Marouf and Ali Marouf. According to Tirawi, the men were residents of Beit Lahia and were photographed while in the custody of Israeli military personnel.

Tirawi alleges that the photograph was taken only hours before the men were killed by Israeli forces in November 2024. The report characterizes the circumstances of the men's detention and subsequent deaths as being 'used as human bait.'

As of this report, the Israeli military has not issued a formal statement confirming or denying the specific details surrounding the deaths of Nadi and Ali Marouf or the authenticity of the photograph. Because the information currently relies on a single source—the journalist who released the image—independent verification of the timeline and the specific actions taken by the soldiers remains unavailable. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of civilians in conflict zones, though the lack of a response from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) leaves the official account of the event unaddressed in this report.