Israeli Security Coordinator Charged With Shooting Palestinian Woman
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Jerusalem prosecutors have indicted Pinhas Shem-Tov Ran, a 37-year-old settlement security coordinator, for shooting a Palestinian woman in the Samaria region. The incident occurred in September when Ran allegedly fired at a car in the village of Akraba, severely wounding a woman. He is also accused of checking IDs without authority and attempting to conceal evidence. Ran faces charges including aggravated intentional infliction of serious bodily harm and obstruction of justice, with prosecutors seeking his detention until trial.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli security coordinator Pinhas Shem-Tov Ran indicted for shooting Palestinian woman.
- Ran allegedly fired at a car in Akraba village, severely injuring a woman.
- He is accused of exceeding his authority and violating engagement rules.
- Prosecutors seek to detain Ran until trial completion.
- Charges include aggravated bodily harm and obstruction of justice.
Jerusalem prosecutors have filed an indictment against Pinhas Shem-Tov Ran, a 37-year-old security coordinator for settlements in the Gidonim Ridge area of Samaria and a resident of the Itamar settlement. Ran is accused of firing shots at a vehicle in the village of Akraba, which resulted in severe injuries to a woman inside the car. The prosecution is requesting that Ran be held in custody until the conclusion of his trial.
According to the indictment, army representatives had repeatedly warned Ran against exceeding his area of responsibility and against violating established protocols, particularly rules of engagement. Despite these warnings, in September of this year, Ran entered the village of Akraba, which is outside his designated zone. He was driving an SUV accompanied by a career soldier.
While in the village, Ran stopped several passersby and, without legal authority, checked their identification. He then noticed a car carrying a couple and demanded the driver stop. The driver, fearing potential violence from individuals not appearing to be soldiers and with one concealing his face with a mask, accelerated instead of complying. In response, Ran drew his weapon and fired at least three shots at the fleeing vehicle, intending to hit the car and its occupants.
Two bullets struck the car and the woman seated next to the driver, causing her severe injuries. One bullet perforated her lung and lodged near her heart. The victim was hospitalized, underwent surgery to remove the bullets, and remained in the hospital for several days. The indictment also states that after the shooting, Ran returned to the scene to search for shell casings, intending to conceal evidence. Later, when questioned by security forces, he denied any knowledge of the incident or his presence at the scene. The Shin Bet security agency is involved in the investigation. Ran faces charges of aggravated intentional infliction of serious bodily harm and obstruction of justice.
