IDF Investigation Opened After Footage Shows Soldiers Firing at Palestinian Family's Car in Hebron, Killing Seven-Month-Old
Footage released by human rights organization B'Tselem shows Israeli soldiers firing at a Palestinian family's car at a West Bank checkpoint on Friday, killing seven-month-old Sam Abu-Haikal and injuring his parents. The incident occurred in Hebron, and the IDF announced an investigation into the shooting on Sunday. The case has drawn attention to civilian casualties in the occupied West Bank and questions about checkpoint procedures.
Video footage released by B'Tselem depicts Israeli Defense Force soldiers pointing guns at a car at a checkpoint in Hebron before opening fire, resulting in the death of a seven-month-old Palestinian child and injuries to both parents. According to the child's grandmother, the family stopped their vehicle after seeing IDF soldiers in the distance, initially believing the shots were warning shots. One bullet struck the child's face and head, then lodged in his mother's cheek. B'Tselem alleged that soldiers left the scene without checking the vehicle or offering assistance. The IDF confirmed it opened an investigation into the Friday incident following the video's release on Tuesday. The case raises questions about rules of engagement and civilian safety protocols at West Bank checkpoints.
What's missing
The article does not provide the IDF's official statement regarding the circumstances that prompted soldiers to fire, such as whether they perceived a threat or security concern at the checkpoint. Additionally, there is no information about the specific checkpoint procedures or rules of engagement that may have been in effect, nor details about the investigation's scope or timeline.
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WATCH: Footage shows IDF appearing to shoot seven-month-old Palestinian baby in Hebron
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