Security official filmed pointing weapon at settlers in Jericho - IDF clarifies: "He did not come on our behalf" | Watch

The deputy security coordinator of the Niran settlement was filmed pointing a weapon at settlers in the Jericho area, a day after Jewish families entered homes there. Police are also investigating a report of gunfire. The IDF clarifies that the suspect did not act on behalf of the military.

The deputy security coordinator of the Niran settlement was detained for questioning after being filmed on Thursday pointing a weapon at settlers in the Jericho area. The incident occurred a day after Jewish families entered eight homes in the area, in a move led by the Nahala movement accompanied by the Binyamin Regional Council. Police received two reports: one about aiming a weapon, and another about actual gunfire. The suspect was questioned and released under restrictive conditions. The IDF clarified that the suspect did not act on their behalf and that he had no security authority in the area of the incident. His associates claimed he was called in following a report of a disturbance of order. The investigation continues.