VOICED : Israeli sponge bullets leave painful legacy for Palestinians

The transcript discusses the case of Ahmed, a Palestinian teenager injured by Israeli police during a protest in East Jerusalem. It highlights the severe impact on his health and memory. The use of sponge bullets by Israeli police has led to numerous injuries in the community, raising concerns from rights groups. Israeli authorities defend their actions as necessary for maintaining order, while human rights organizations criticize the excessive force used, especially against children.

What concerns does Human Rights Watch raise about the use of sponge bullets?

What are the implications of police using excessive force against demonstrators?