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Jerusalem Man Charged for Assaulting CNN Crew in West Bank and Vandalizing Vehicles
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By עידן בלומהוף
First reported by Walla · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
A Jerusalem man in his twenties is charged with assaulting a CNN crew and damaging their vehicles in the West Bank. Four suspects were arrested, with ongoing investigations. Separately, the IDF disciplined a soldier for choking a CNN cameraman months earlier and suspended a reserve battalion.
- 01A Jerusalem man assaulted CNN journalists and damaged their vehicles near Sinjil in the West Bank.
- 02He blocked news crews, threatened them with a stone and a knife, and caused property damage.
- 03Four suspects were arrested; the main accused remains detained while others were released with restrictions.
- 04The indictment includes intentional vehicle damage, illegal weapon possession, and threats.
- 05Separately, an IDF soldier was disciplined for choking a CNN cameraman during a March incident.
- 06The IDF suspended Reserve Battalion 941 and plans further command reviews on the matter.
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OrganizationsCNN, IDF, Military Police, Military Prosecutor, Reserve Battalion 941, Netzah Yehuda, Binyamin Police Station
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