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IDF Soldier Suspended After Pointing Weapon at Ultra-Orthodox Bus Passengers
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
An IDF soldier was suspended after pointing his weapon at ultra-Orthodox passengers during a bus check at a Highway 443 checkpoint on Saturday night. The army said the passengers were lawfully asked to disembark for inspection, but the soldier violated procedure and remains under investigation.
- 01The incident happened Saturday night at a checkpoint on Highway 443.
- 02The soldier pointed his personal weapon at ultra-Orthodox bus passengers.
- 03Passengers said a routine check escalated into panic and shouting.
- 04The IDF suspended the soldier immediately from operational duty.
- 05The army says the full investigation is still underway.
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