Video Shows Israeli Soldier Tossing Stun Grenade into West Bank Mosque During Call to Prayers

[David__77]

An Israeli soldier caught on video tossing a stun grenade into a West Bank mosque during a daily call to prayers has been suspended by the Israel Defense Forces, as footage shared by a Hamas-affiliated Palestinian news outlet circulated online.

The suspension of the reservist over the incident, which took place approximately two weeks ago, was confirmed by the IDF to Israeli outlet Ynetnews on Saturday.

"This is a serious incident that goes against the values ​​of the IDF," a statement issued to the outlet read. "Upon learning of the incident, the soldier was suspended from his post. He will be thoroughly investigated and [disciplined] accordingly."

https://themessenger.com/news/video-israeli-soldier-tossing-stun-grenade-west-bank-mosque

[DoBW]

1. Hamas attacked on sabbath

A series of coordinated attacks, conducted by the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas, from the Gaza Strip into bordering areas in Israel, commenced on Saturday, 7 October 2023, a Sabbath day and date of several Jewish holidays.

[David__77]

2. I think that occurred before this incident.

[stopdiggin]

4. I think the point might be

if you are going to highlight and condemn reprehensible actions ....

(have we heard of any disciplinary actions handed out among the Hamas ranks .. ? )

[Goddessartist]

3. I saw this earlier. Just awful.

[TeamProg]

5. Reminds me of 'shooting the messenger' in a way. Surely Netanyahu will

NOT "be thoroughly investigated and [disciplined] accordingly."" by his own gov't for his War Crimes.

Yes, yes, Hamas absolutley committed War Crimes earlier (but perhaps not first), we know that.