Footage released earlier today shows an IDF soldier striking a Palestinian in the village of Idna, near the Tarkumia checkpoint in Judea, with several other Israelis present. The IDF stated that the incident and the conduct of the forces are being investigated.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The footage, reported by journalist Nitzan Shapira, shows a soldier striking a Palestinian man in what appears to be a village in the Hebron area. The IDF confirmed the report and said an investigation is underway. The identity of the soldier and the circumstances leading to the incident have not been disclosed.
02 · How it developed
3 developments
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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