Supporters gather as Israeli soldier appears in court
  • 8 years ago
What is happening?



In Israel, demonstrators have gathered in support of a soldier who is accused of deliberately shooting a Palestinian.

The case is being heard at the Bar Lev military base in the western Israeli town of Kiryat Malachi.

Inside, prosecutors asked for the 19-year-old soldier’s detention to be extended until April 7.


Court extends detention of Israeli soldier caught on video shooting subdued Palestinian https://t.co/Y2dtyKHtC3 pic.twitter.com/gVfdBvDXld— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) March 29, 2016




Why did the shooting happen?


If the world doesn't care about Hebron shooting, Israel won't either https://t.co/1zfQSmbUNG pic.twitter.com/ETFA376Ma1— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) March 28, 2016




The Israeli military says two Palestinians stabbed and wounded an Israeli soldier in Hebron last Thursday.

The first attacker was shot by troops.

Amateur video has emerged appearing to show an Israeli soldier shooting the already wounded second Pale
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