Bedouin Man Claims Jewish Rioters Attacked Family with IDF Soldiers' Backing

A Bedouin citizen, Mohammed Kaabneh, who lives with his family across the Green Line, alleges that Jewish rioters invaded his home, which had been declared a closed military zone, and attacked his family members with the support of IDF soldiers. The incident was reported by Kan News on Reshet Bet.

According to Kaabneh, initially, three or four rioters sprayed pepper spray at one of his sons, necessitating a hospital visit for the injured child. While Kaabneh was at the hospital with his son, eight soldiers reportedly arrived at the family's home, located near Tayibe, and allowed the rioters to enter despite children being present. Another son, aged 23, was beaten by the rioters, who also took his mobile phone and filmed him being assaulted.

Kaabneh claims the rioters sent him a video showing a soldier leaning over his son and demanding his immediate return home. Subsequently, the rioters allegedly threatened him, stating, "If the video is published, they will kill him." The family also reported that the rioters stole various items, including appliances, two saws, a toolbox, a tablet, a phone, and approximately 500 dinars.

Kaabneh stated that his family has faced threats previously. The IDF has announced that it is investigating the report. The article also references related incidents, including a statement from a senior IDF officer about forces being in life-threatening danger from Jewish rioters, and another account of settlers burning two homes.