Soldiers Accused of Arson and Violence Against Settlers in West Bank
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The Honenu organization is demanding a criminal investigation into soldiers from the Migdal company who are accused of violence and arson at an outpost in the Benjamin region. The soldiers allegedly set fire to personal belongings, including religious items, and endangered residents' lives. Honenu stated the actions constitute serious criminal offenses and called for an investigation into the soldiers and their commander.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Soldiers are accused of violence and arson at an outpost in the Benjamin region.
- The Honenu organization is demanding a criminal investigation into the alleged actions.
- Religious items and personal belongings were reportedly set on fire by soldiers.
- Residents' lives were allegedly endangered by the soldiers' actions.
- Honenu claims the incidents are a result of a de-legitimization campaign within the IDF.
The Honenu organization has urgently called for a criminal investigation by the Military Police (MP) into serious incidents reportedly occurring on Shabbat at Giv'at Nachalat HaNavi, near the settlement of Ash Kodesh in the Benjamin region. According to the complaint filed by attorney Eladi Vizel, soldiers from the Migdal company allegedly committed acts of violence and set fire to personal belongings of the outpost's residents, including religious items.
The complaint details severe irregularities, such as soldiers documented setting fire to personal equipment, including holy books. It also describes soldiers cocking weapons at civilians on Friday and repeatedly firing tear gas canisters directly at residents' bodies and heads, endangering their lives. Additionally, wooden clubs were allegedly used to strike protesters during a demonstration held on Saturday night at the Shilo junction following the events.
Attorney Vizel stated that the alleged actions by the soldiers and their commanders constitute serious criminal offenses, including malicious arson, offense to religious feelings, abuse of authority, and endangering human life through recklessness and negligence. Honenu demanded an immediate criminal investigation against the company commander and the soldiers involved, asserting that these actions are a destructive result of a de-legitimization campaign seeping into IDF command.
