IDF: Soldier filmed throwing stones in Hebron
(Video) Military Police present video of uniformed soldier throwing stones at police officers during evacuation of disputed Hebron house. Suspect arrested; denies allegations
VIDEO - An IDF soldier was arrested on suspicion of throwing stones at police officers during the evacuation of the disputed house in Hebron about two weeks ago, Ynet has learned.
The soldier admitted to being present on the site, but said he did not disrupt the security forces' operation. The Military Police however presented it says clearly shows the soldier throwing stones at security forces.
The Southern Command Military Court remanded the the soldier's arrest by one more day.
The Military Prosecution hinted that it would indict the soldier on Tuesday, during an additional hearing on his case.
The soldier is a non-commissioned intelligence officer of the Givati Brigade, married with two children and lives in Hebron.
"When the Israel Police viewed the internal videos it filmed during the evacuation of the building, the camera caught a soldier in uniform throwing stones at officers," said a source close to the affair.
"At the time, the officer in question was not identified."
Video of soldier throwing stones
The soldier's attorney, Boaz Konig said his client denied all allegations made against him and claimed that while the soldier was in the area, he did not throw any stones at police officers.
"The suspect is not the man filmed in the video and we will demand the court releases him," Konig said.
This is the second arrest of a soldier suspected of disruption and violence against police officers in a week.
Last Monday, an indictment was filed against a military rabbinate soldier accused of attacking a Border Guard police officers and throwing stones, during an eviction of families from the illegal outpost Adei Ad.
The soldier was remanded until the end of December, and the military prosecution intends on asking he be remanded for the duration of the legal proceedings against him.
A senior military source expressed his concern in both case, saying, "I can understand the difficult emotions experienced by soldiers living in those areas, but the law is the law and disrupting security forces from within the army is something that cannot happen.
"We must make our stance clear on this now and see what needs to be done before, heaven forbid, we see a soldier holding a gun and a police officer."
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said, "A soldier serving in Givati is under arrest and is being questioned by the Military Police in this case. At the end of the investigation the findings will be transferred to the military prosecution."
