An attorney representing the soldier who threw a stun grenade at a vehicle in the Kalandia refugee camp said the soldier's company had recently fallen into ambushes, according to a report by Ynet. The report did not provide further details on the ambushes or the grenade incident.
An attorney representing the Border Police officer who threw a stun grenade into a vehicle at the Kalandia checkpoint told Ynet on Monday evening that the officer's company had recently encountered multiple ambushes. The report did not provide further details on the ambushes or the circumstances of the grenade incident. The claim adds a new dimension to the officer's defense, which has previously relied on the assertion that he and his colleagues faced an immediate threat.
The Zioneer's coverage of the incident began on Sunday evening, July 5, at 22:04 Jerusalem, when initial reports emerged of the footage showing the officer blocking a vehicle and throwing a stun grenade. Over the course of the evening, The Zioneer reported that the police confirmed the officer's actions were 'not in accordance with procedures' and that the case was transferred to the Police Internal Affairs Department (Mahash). The officer was subsequently suspended from his unit for eight days and questioned under caution. Later that evening, the officer gave a statement claiming he and his colleagues were attacked with rocks moments before the incident and that he acted in self-defense. His lawyers later stated that he chose a stun grenade over live fire after seeing a suspect reach for his pocket, to avoid lethal force.
The incident at the Kalandia checkpoint, a crossing between Jerusalem and the West Bank, has drawn widespread attention and scrutiny.
Details of the ambushes referenced by the attorney remain unspecified, and the officer's account has not been independently corroborated. The Police Internal Affairs investigation is ongoing, and no further statements have been issued by the authorities. The Zioneer will continue to monitor the case.
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