IDF soldier documented shooting demonstrator at close range in Bil’in

(Video) Footage obtained by Ynet shows soldier firing rubber bullet at close range at young protestor demonstrating near Palestinian village; ‘I’ll continue showing up,’ says youngster, who religiously attends Friday Bil'in rallies against security fence

Ali Waked

Latest Update: 05.13.08, 16:56 / Israel News

VIDEO - The IDF has launched an investigation after a video acquired by Ynet showed a soldier firing a rubber bullet at a protestor for no apparent reason. The findings will be handed over to the Military Advocate General's office, which will decide on the next moves.

In a video shot by B’Tselem (The Israel Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories), a young Israeli is seen standing near a group of soldiers, when he is suddenly shot at close range. B’Tselem members claim they approached the Military Advocate General's office with the footage, and the latter responded by saying it would investigate the case.

The youth was shot in his thigh by an officer while attending a rally in mid March. According to the victim, the rubber bullet penetrated his thigh, and he is suffering from a severe wound in his leg.

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