Israeli border police officer suspended after throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying Palestinians—he closed the door as the grenade exploded. Watch the video of the incident at the bottom of the article.
An Israeli border police officer has been suspended following an incident at the Qalandiya refugee camp north of Jerusalem. The officer threw a stun grenade (flashbang) into a car carrying Palestinian passengers and closed the door while the grenade exploded inside the vehicle. The incident was captured on security cameras and has drawn attention after the video went viral.
According to Israeli police, the incident that occurred on Sunday has been confirmed. The police state that the officer ”did not act in accordance with established procedures.” The case has been referred to the police’s internal investigation unit under the Ministry of Justice for further investigation. The officer has been suspended from duty pending a decision on disciplinary action.
What does the video show?
Video footage from nearby security cameras shows the border police officer arguing with the driver at the car door. He then pulls a stun grenade from his belt, pulls out the pin, and throws it into the car while holding the door shut so the driver cannot get out. Another officer is seen blocking the opposite door.
The grenade explodes inside the car with passengers still inside. Smoke pours out through the door cracks. Passengers in the back seat manage to open their door and escape, while the officer leans against the driver’s door to prevent the driver from getting out. He then aims his weapon at the fleeing passengers and fires shots as they duck behind the car with their hands raised. The officer then walks away while cursing at the men. The driver is reported to have escaped unharmed.
Stun grenades are designed to disorient people with intense light and sound, but can cause serious injury if detonated at close range.
Context and Reactions
The incident occurred during Israeli operations in the Qalandiya area. Israeli police have described the incident as serious and emphasize that it violates standard procedures. No official statement has been issued regarding any injuries sustained by the Palestinians involved as a result of the grenade or the gunfire.
The incident has been widely shared on social media, including through independent accounts reporting from the region. The Israeli police’s swift confirmation and suspension of the officer is unusual in that it has been openly documented, but critics point out that similar incidents often occur during raids in Palestinian areas.
Frihetsnytt scrutinizes those in power, no matter where they operate. This type of documented use of violence against civilians deserves the same attention as all other cases of excessive force by authorities. The matter is now under internal investigation by Israeli authorities—it remains to be seen how it will end.
Source: Video and reports from security cameras, as well as confirmation from the Israeli police.
It was probably just a boyish prank. .
As the left usually says.
The Jewish terrorists in Israhell lack any sense of humanity; they are all working to build Greater Israel at the expense of their neighbors.