Commando Fighter and Bereaved Brother: Security Coordinator Indicted for Shooting Palestinian Car
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Pinchas Ran, a decorated security coordinator for Givot Itamar and a bereaved brother, has been indicted for shooting at a Palestinian vehicle and severely wounding a woman. The indictment, filed by the State Prosecutor's Office, alleges Ran acted outside his authority in the West Bank village of 'Aqraba. Ran, a commando veteran with extensive reserve duty, was arrested by the Shin Bet and held without legal counsel. Senior officers have submitted letters of support for Ran, praising his military service and character.
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- Security coordinator Pinchas Ran indicted for shooting a Palestinian woman in the West Bank.
- Ran, a commando veteran, was arrested by the Shin Bet and held without legal counsel.
- The indictment was filed on the same morning as a deadly shooting attack in Judea.
- Ran's brother was killed defending Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7th.
- Senior officers submitted letters of support for Ran, praising his military service.
Pinchas Ran, the security coordinator for the settlement of Givot Itamar in the West Bank, has been indicted for allegedly shooting at a Palestinian vehicle and severely injuring a woman. Ran, 37, a decorated commando veteran and brother of a fallen soldier from the October 7th Hamas attack, was arrested by the Shin Bet and held without access to legal counsel. The indictment was filed by the State Prosecutor's Office on Friday, the same morning a shooting attack in Judea injured five people, drawing criticism for its timing.
According to the indictment, Ran, who has over 600 days of reserve duty since the start of the war and participated in battles in Gaza and Lebanon, entered the Palestinian village of 'Aqraba in September, outside his designated area of responsibility. After an altercation between Palestinians and Jews, Ran allegedly checked the IDs of passersby without authority. He then reportedly fired at least three shots at a fleeing vehicle carrying a Palestinian couple, hitting the car and the woman inside, causing severe injuries that required surgery and extended hospitalization.
The prosecution also claims Ran returned to the scene to retrieve shell casings and denied involvement when questioned. He had previously been warned by military officials against exceeding his authority and open-fire regulations.
Ran's military service includes combat in the 101st Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade and extensive reserve duty in the 697th Battalion. He was recognized as an outstanding security coordinator in September and received commendations for his service. His younger brother, Captain Or Yosef (Orush) Ran, was killed defending Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7th.
Following Ran's arrest, senior officers and commanders who served with him submitted letters of support, describing him as professional, serious, responsible, and humane. They highlighted his combat experience in Gaza and Lebanon, his refusal to leave his unit after his brother's death, and his willingness to volunteer for additional combat missions. These testimonials emphasize his composure, responsibility, and sound judgment in complex situations.
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