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Saturday, April 11, 2026
IDF opens probe after reservist shoots dead alleged Palestinian stone-thrower
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The military says it is investigating after a reservist soldier shot dead a Palestinian who was allegedly hurling stones in the West Bank earlier today.
According to the IDF, troops were dispatched to the Palestinian village of Deir Jarir following reports of “a number of Palestinians who hurled stones at an Israeli civilian near the area.”
The soldiers were of an “area defense force” unit — known by its Hebrew acronym Hagmar — which is made up of local settlers in reserve duty.
Citing an initial inquiry, the IDF says that as troops arrived at the location, a “riot developed that included stone-throwing at them.”
The military says one reserve soldier carried out a “suspect arrest procedure” which included firing warning shots in the air, “followed by firing toward one of the stone-throwers.”
The Palestinian suspect, identified as 23-year-old Ali Hamadneh, was taken to a hospital where his death was declared.
The IDF says it is investigating the incident and will forward the details to the relevant authorities for review.
وزارة الصحة: استشهاد الشاب علي ماجد حمادنة (٢٣ عاما) برصاص المستعمرين خلال اعتدائهم على بلدة دير جرير شمال شرق رام الله، حيث اخترقت رصاصة ظهره وصدره، ووصل مجمع فلسطين الطبي بحالة حرجة جدا. pic.twitter.com/7EC3WDlXrt
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