Terrorist Sentenced to Life for Murder of Israeli Soldier Amit Ben Yigal
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A military court in Samaria has sentenced Nadmi Abu-Bakar to life imprisonment for the May 2020 murder of Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal. Abu-Bakar threw a heavy brick from a rooftop at soldiers, killing Ben Yigal, and then attempted to obstruct the investigation. The court also ordered Abu-Bakar to pay over 4 million shekels in compensation. The military prosecution vowed to continue pursuing justice against those who harm national security.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Nadmi Abu-Bakar received a life sentence for the murder of Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal.
- The killing occurred in May 2020 when Abu-Bakar threw a heavy brick from a rooftop at soldiers.
- Abu-Bakar was also convicted of attempting to obstruct the investigation into the incident.
- The court ordered Abu-Bakar to pay over 4 million shekels in compensation to Ben Yigal's family.
- The military court in Samaria delivered the verdict six years after the incident.
- The IDF pledged to continue supporting the bereaved family and prosecuting security threats.
A military court in Samaria sentenced Nadmi Abu-Bakar to life imprisonment and ordered him to pay over 4 million shekels in compensation for the killing of Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal. The incident occurred in May 2020 during an operational activity in the village of Ya'bad, when Abu-Bakar threw a half-brick weighing between nine and eleven kilograms from a building's roof at IDF soldiers. The brick struck Ben Yigal, causing his death.
Following the fatal act, Abu-Bakar fled to his home and feigned sleep to mislead the soldiers searching for him. After the soldiers left, he returned to the scene, collected brick fragments, and scattered them to obstruct the investigation. The court convicted Abu-Bakar of causing death with intent, equivalent to murder in the West Bank, and of obstructing legal proceedings. The conviction followed testimony from prosecution witnesses and Abu-Bakar himself.
The court accepted the military prosecution's position on May 11, 2026, convicting him of the charges. The sentencing includes life imprisonment and the substantial financial compensation. The military prosecution stated its commitment to prosecuting all those who endanger the security of the state and its soldiers. The IDF expressed condolences to the bereaved family and pledged continued support.
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