AFP Photographer Not Suspected of Prior Knowledge of Terror Attack
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Israeli police have stated there is no suspicion that an AFP photographer had prior knowledge of a terror attack in the Judean region, despite reports of him capturing real-time images. The IDF confirmed the incident is under investigation. The investigation into the attack has been assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Shin Bet.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli police deny suspicion that an AFP photographer knew about a terror attack in advance.
- The photographer reportedly captured professional, real-time images of attackers at the scene.
- The IDF stated the entire event is under investigation.
- The investigation is being handled by the Major Crimes Unit with Shin Bet assistance.
- The incident occurred in the Judean region on Friday.
Israeli police sources stated Friday that there is no suspicion that a Palestinian photographer working with the French news agency AFP had prior knowledge of the terror attack that occurred earlier that day in the Judean region. This clarification follows foreign reports suggesting the photographer possessed advance information and that he captured professional, real-time images of the attackers at the scene. The IDF responded to the incident by stating, "The entire event is under investigation." Following a situation assessment led by the Commander of the Judea and Samaria District, Superintendent Moshe Pinchiti, the investigation into the attack has been assigned to the Major Crimes Unit of the Judea and Samaria District's Intelligence and Investigations Department, with assistance from the Shin Bet. Initial findings from the scene and the actions of police forces that aided the IDF were presented during the discussion, which included the Commander of the Judean Sector and district command.
The photographer in question is Hazem Bader, whose work for AFP has been noted.
