Israeli Border Police Throw Stun Grenade Into Vehicle in Qalandiya Refugee Camp Incident

On July 5, Israeli Border Police operated in the Qalandiya refugee camp near Jerusalem. Following the operation, Palestinians released a rare video showing a Border Police officer throwing a stun grenade into a vehicle occupied by Palestinian passengers. The footage reveals a verbal exchange escalating into a confrontation between the officer and the Palestinian driver. The officer then opened and threw the stun grenade inside the vehicle and physically prevented the driver from exiting before the grenade detonated. Other passengers managed to escape from the opposite side of the vehicle.

In a separate incident in the same refugee camp, a 16-year-old Palestinian youth named Waleed Abu Shayna was killed in a shooting. His funeral took place amid heightened tensions in Qalandiya. The events highlight ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the area.

The Border Police operation and the subsequent release of the video have drawn attention due to the unusual nature of the officer’s actions and the risks posed to the vehicle’s occupants. No further details about injuries or official responses were provided at this time.