IDF Chief on Attack of CNN Crew: 'A Serious Ethical Incident'; Soldier Who Spoke of 'Revenge' to Be Dismissed

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The IDF completed its investigation into the incident in which soldiers attacked a CNN crew in the West Bank, which led to the suspension of Reserve Battalion 941 'Netzah Yisrael' from operations. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said: 'This is a serious ethical incident that does not align with IDF norms and values, we will not accept such incidents.' A senior military official said it was 'a very bad and serious incident. The statements damaged the IDF's legitimacy and tarnished Israel.' The crew was covering the establishment of an outpost, and the soldiers told the journalists that 'all of the West Bank belongs to the Jews,' and that they seek 'revenge' for the death of Yehuda Sherman. The soldier who spoke of revenge will be dismissed, while a criminal investigation may be opened against another soldier if he is found to have acted violently.
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