Footage shows shooting of Palestinian in South Hebron Hills; IDF: Security coordinator was carrying out arrest

In footage obtained by The Times of Israel from the moment of the shooting earlier this evening in the South Hebron Hills, an armed Israeli is seen firing into the air and then at the Palestinian’s leg, while another Israeli is seen beating the Palestinian as he lies on the ground.

A local Palestinian source tells The Times of Israel that the incident began when Israelis arrived to attach a tarp on land privately owned by the injured Palestinian.

The Palestinian and his family came and demanded that they leave, leading to a confrontation during which he was shot.

The IDF states: “Several Palestinian suspects attacked several Israeli civilians near Avigayil, in the Yehuda Brigade area. There were no injuries. A security coordinator (Ravshatz) who was at the scene carried out a suspect arrest procedure that included firing into the air and then shooting at the lower body of the suspects. A hit was confirmed. Afterwards, dozens of Palestinians gathered at the scene; security forces rushed in and dispersed the crowd.”