IDF Reserve Security Chief Indicted for Shooting Palestinian Woman
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Reserve security coordinator Pinchas Ran has been indicted for shooting an 18-year-old woman in the Palestinian village of Akraba on September 18. The prosecution claims Ran acted outside his authority and attempted to obstruct the investigation, while Ran's defense states he fired in self-defense after a car allegedly tried to run him over. The investigation was conducted by the police and Shin Bet, and Ran had previously been recognized for his reserve service.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Reserve security coordinator Pinchas Ran indicted for shooting an 18-year-old woman in Akraba.
- Prosecution alleges Ran acted outside his jurisdiction and tried to obstruct the investigation.
- Ran's defense claims he fired in self-defense after a car attempted to ram him.
- The injured woman sustained a serious lung injury requiring hospitalization and surgery.
- Ran had previously been recognized as an outstanding reserve security coordinator.
A gag order has been lifted on an indictment against reserve security coordinator Pinchas Ran, who is accused of firing at a vehicle in the Palestinian village of Akraba and seriously wounding an 18-year-old woman. The prosecution alleges Ran attempted to obstruct the investigation, while Ran claims he acted in self-defense after a car attempted to run him over.
According to the indictment, the incident occurred on September 18 when Ran entered Akraba, an area outside his jurisdiction, driving an all-terrain vehicle with a career soldier. Despite being repeatedly warned by military officials to adhere to regulations and rules of engagement, Ran allegedly stopped passersby and checked their IDs without legal authority. He then signaled a vehicle carrying a couple to stop. The indictment states the driver, fearing violence and noticing one of Ran's companions was masked, accelerated away. Ran then allegedly fired at least three shots at the fleeing vehicle, hitting the car and the woman beside the driver. One bullet penetrated her lung, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Ran's defense, represented by the Honenu organization, asserts that the shooting was a response to a vehicle driving towards him and the accompanying officer in what they perceived as an attempted ramming. They claim to have jumped aside and that Ran fired into the air to stop the vehicle, which then fled into the village.
The investigation, a joint effort by the Judea and Samaria District Police and the Shin Bet, led to the arrest of two security personnel on October 11. Their weapons and vehicles were seized. The fate of the second suspect was not disclosed.
Ran, who has served over 600 days in reserve duty since the start of the "Swords of Iron" war, participating in combat in Gaza and southern Lebanon, was recognized as an outstanding reserve security coordinator in September. His commanders have publicly supported him, with one stating he wishes everyone had someone like Ran on their side.
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