On video: soldiers' violence against left-wing activists (photo: Issa Amro, Tal Sagi)
Following the findings of the investigation carried out by the IOS division regarding the beating of a left-wing activist in Hebron, it was decided this evening (Saturday) to suspend five fighters due to the incident in Hebron. of the unit in which the soldier serves, the IDF and the State of Israel. I am aware of the complex reality in which you operate and understand the challenge you must face. It is indeed complex, but the proper balance between the use of force and restraint of force is part of the professionalism and values of a fighter and commander. The vast majority of IDF soldiers does not behave like this, on the contrary, and abnormal behavior of this type requires denunciation and severe punishment."
Yesterday, a group of left-wing activists was attacked by IDF soldiers in Hebron. The activists, some religious and ultra-Orthodox, came to pay a solidarity visit with Palestinian families, after the violence directed at the city's residents on Shabbat "The Life of Sarah", a week ago. In two documents, Givati soldiers are seen using verbal violence and physically on the part of the soldiers in the field. Following the events, one of the soldiers who was seen using violence against the activists was suspended.
In one of the videos, a soldier is seen severely beating one of the activists, who does not seem to be acting violently himself. Whores you do here."
Riot of worshipers in Hebron on Shabbat "The Life of Sarah", November 19, 2022 (Photo: Reuters)
After the incident, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi published a condemnation in which he said that it was "extremely severe and contrary to the values of the IDF and its orders."
He continued, "The procedures and instructions allow the soldiers freedom of action to carry out their mission, but they are not allowed to use force unnecessarily and they are not allowed to behave violently. The source of the IDF's strength is that it is a professional and mission-oriented, moral and state-based army." The events will be investigated by the commander of the Central Command, General Yehuda Fox.
The incident of violence will be investigated by the military police, and upon its conclusion the findings will be submitted to the military prosecutor's office for examination."
Breaking the silence stated in response: "The effects of the upcoming appointment of Ben Gabir are already being seen on the ground."
Ben Gvir commented on the incident this evening and said that "I know very well the members of the extreme left who come to Hebron: they abuse the soldiers, humiliate them, curse them, and many times also attack them. I call on the police to investigate whether in this case the members of the extreme left did not provoke the soldiers and hurt them First, so that the photos shown from the event were falsified and not for nothing that they only served one side."
At the same time, MK Ben Gvir said: "There is no room for harming extreme leftists based on their views - that's clear, but on the other hand, we witness that too many times those extreme leftists photograph only one part of the confrontation.
As mentioned, I call on the police to investigate the case thoroughly, and as soon as it turns out that those extreme leftists harmed the soldiers and attacked them - they should be arrested immediately and prosecuted."
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