Judea and Samaria Commander Apologizes for Prosecutor's Statement
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The commander of the Judea and Samaria region, Moshe Pinchasi, apologized for a prosecution statement on an indictment against security coordinator Pinchas Ran, issued shortly after a terror attack. Ran's lawyer called him a "hero of Israel" and vowed to fight for his innocence. The indictment alleges Ran shot at a Palestinian vehicle, injuring a woman, while Ran's supporters highlight his military service and commendations.
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- Judea and Samaria Commander Moshe Pinchasi apologized for a prosecution statement on an indictment against security coordinator Pinchas Ran.
- The prosecution's statement was released just two hours after a terror attack at Etzion Junction.
- Ran's lawyer, Nati Rom, called him a "hero of Israel" and vowed to fight for his innocence.
- The indictment accuses Ran of shooting at a Palestinian vehicle, injuring a woman.
- Ran is a decorated combat veteran and has served over 600 days in reserve duty since October 7.
- Ran's younger brother was killed in action on October 7, 2023.
The commander of the Judea and Samaria region, Superintendent Moshe Pinchasi, issued an unusual apology Friday for a statement released by the prosecution regarding the indictment of Itamar's security coordinator, Pinchas Ran. The controversial statement was issued just two hours after a severe attack at the Etzion Junction in the West Bank, while security forces were still operating at the scene.
Pinchasi stated, "Regarding the earlier press release, even when dealing with a professional and separate investigation, discretion is required, sensitivity to what is happening on the ground, and understanding the public implications of the timing. We regret this."
Ran's attorney, Nati Rom of the Honenu organization, strongly criticized the prosecution's decision. "The prosecution's hand should have trembled when they wrote this indictment against a security coordinator who acted within his duties and encountered a vehicle accelerating towards him, attempting to run him over," Rom said. He added, "This is a blow to the state's security. Pinchas Ran is a hero of Israel who gave everything for the people and the country. Throwing him into the Shin Bet dungeon like this is a disgrace. We will fight for his innocence in court."
Ran, 37, is a combat veteran who served in the Paratroopers Brigade and has accumulated over 600 days of reserve duty since the start of the Swords of Iron War, participating in battles in Gaza and southern Lebanon. In September, he was recognized as an outstanding security coordinator. His younger brother, Captain Or Yosef Ran, fell in battle on October 7, 2023, while fighting terrorists near Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Letters of support from senior officers who served with Ran have been submitted to the court, attesting to his professionalism and dedication.
The indictment accuses Ran of firing at a Palestinian vehicle that allegedly accelerated towards him, resulting in the serious injury of a woman. Supporters of Ran believe the legal proceedings against him are unjust, especially given his background and service.