Senior undercover Border Police officer relieved of duty after failed raid

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Illustrative: Border Police troops clash with Palestinians in the West Bank city of Jenin, on January 18, 2018. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
Illustrative: Border Police troops clash with Palestinians in the West Bank city of Jenin, on January 18, 2018. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)

The commander of a company in Border Police’s undercover West Bank unit has been dismissed from his role and unit following a failed operation last week.

On April 10, the company attempted to detain a wanted Palestinian in the West Bank city of Jenin.

Police say the company commander “did not carry out the instructions… and acted unprofessionally” which led to the suspect being able to flee.

The commander will be immediately dismissed from his role and unit. It was unclear if he would continue to serve in another police unit.

The deputy commander of the company will be moved to another position within the unit.

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