Soldier recorded firing gunshots in Hebron

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Exclusive video obtained by Ynet reveals IDF ununiformed soldier threatening, firing gunshots in the air during clash between settlers, Palestinians in Hebron. Suspect arrested, claims was in life threatening situation

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3643031,00.html

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"An IDF soldier residing in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba is suspected of firing a weapon, making threats and making illegal use of his gun during a clash between Palestinians and settlers in Hebron last month.

Video documentation of the incident was obtained by Ynet on Tuesday. The soldier, Corporal Nahum Ben-Yaakov of the Givati brigade, was arrested and remanded until Thursday.

Military Judge Colonel Nir Aviram said, "A soldier, even when dressed in civilian clothing, must not make use of his weapon in the manner that was described."

Ben-Yaakov admitted to shooting in the air, but explained that he did so only after "a stone passed by his head". The suspect fired his weapon again a few minutes later.

The video shows the soldier threatening the cameraman with his weapon, and demanding he stop filming. A Border Guard officer near the shooter warned the cameraman, "Watch out, he'll put a bullet through your head."

The military prosecution plans to file an indictment against the shooter this week."