Israeli Border Police Soldier Suspended After Throwing Stun Grenade Into Palestinian Vehicle in Qalandiya

A serious incident occurred on Sunday in the Qalandiya refugee camp, where an Israeli Border Police soldier threw a stun grenade into a Palestinian vehicle and prevented the driver from exiting by closing the door. The grenade exploded inside the car. The Border Police regarded the incident gravely and immediately suspended the soldier pending an operational investigation. Concurrently, the Police Investigations Department (Mahash) opened a formal inquiry, with the soldier scheduled for questioning on the same day. Decisions regarding the soldier's detention conditions will be made subsequently.

The grenade incident happened amid violent disturbances in Qalandiya, where multiple locations saw stone-throwing and Molotov cocktail attacks against Border Police forces. The forces responded with gunfire, killing a Palestinian who was throwing stones from a rooftop and injuring another individual.

The Border Police confirmed the soldier's actions were inconsistent with protocol and referred the case to the Police Investigations Department. Due to ongoing investigations, no further comments were provided. The incident was widely circulated on social media, drawing public attention to the conduct of security personnel during clashes in the West Bank.

This event highlights tensions in the area and the scrutiny of security forces' actions during confrontations with Palestinians in occupied territories.