Security Coordinator Charged With Shooting Palestinian Woman
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Jerusalem prosecutors have indicted Pinchas 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 attempting to conceal evidence and lying to investigators. The Shin Bet is involved in the case, and Ran faces charges including aggravated assault and obstruction of justice.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Security coordinator Pinchas Shem-Tov Ran indicted for shooting a Palestinian woman in Samaria.
- Ran allegedly fired at a car in Akraba village, severely injuring a woman.
- He is accused of exceeding his authority and violating engagement rules.
- Ran reportedly attempted to hide evidence and misled investigators.
- The Shin Bet is involved in the investigation of the September incident.
- Charges include aggravated assault and obstruction of justice.
Jerusalem prosecutors have filed an indictment against Pinchas 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 at a vehicle in the village of Akraba, severely injuring a woman inside. 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 responsibilities and instructed him to adhere to regulations, particularly rules of engagement. Despite these warnings, in September, Ran drove into Akraba, a village outside his designated area. He was accompanied by a career soldier in his SUV.
While in the village, Ran stopped several passersby and, without authorization, checked their identification. He then noticed a car carrying a couple and demanded the driver stop. The driver, perceiving the occupants of the SUV as unauthorized and one of them as masked, feared potential violence and sped away. In response, Ran drew his weapon and fired at least three shots at the departing vehicle, intending to hit the car and its occupants. Two bullets struck the car and the woman seated next to the driver, causing severe injuries, including a bullet that pierced her lung and lodged near her heart. She was hospitalized for several days and underwent surgery.
The indictment also states that after the shooting, Ran returned to the scene to search for shell casings, intending to conceal evidence. When questioned by security forces, he initially denied any knowledge of the incident or his presence there. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) is involved in the investigation. Ran faces charges of aggravated intentional infliction of serious bodily harm and obstruction of justice.
