Israeli Officer Throws Stun Grenade Into Car During West Bank Raid
Israeli police have initiated an investigation after CCTV footage revealed a border police officer throwing a stun grenade into a car occupied by young Palestinians during a raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp. The incident, which occurred Sunday, shows the officer escalating the confrontation before deploying the explosive device. The justice ministry’s department for the investigation of police officers is handling the case, with the officer suspended pending the outcome. This event occurs amidst a broader pattern of violence in the occupied West Bank, where, according to UN data, over 1,175 Palestinian civilians, including many children, have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers since 2020, with no individuals charged in relation to these deaths.
John Q. Hosedrinker