A message from an IDF soldier in Hebron, shared by journalist Elchanan Groner, describes heavy gunfire and fireworks across the city after the release of Palestinian high school exam results. The soldier says the IDF is struggling to locate those responsible.
A soldier stationed in Hebron described a chaotic scene in the city on Friday afternoon, following the release of Palestinian high school matriculation results. According to the message, published by journalist Elchanan Groner, celebratory gunfire and fireworks erupted for hours, making it difficult for IDF troops to patrol and locate the shooters. The soldier's account echoes a long-standing pattern of celebratory gunfire in the area, though no official confirmation or casualty reports have been issued. The Zioneer previously reported on a security assessment that warned of such activity ahead of the results, but that assessment was not attributed to any specific military command.
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