Soldier who rushed to defend a shepherd under attack was arrested by police

A soldier from an elite reconnaissance unit, who was on leave, was arrested by police after defending a shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters near the Allon Road. The soldier claims he did not fire and waited for IDF forces. His associates claim the arrest follows a smear campaign by propaganda channels affiliated with Hamas.

During the Sabbath, a drama unfolded in Judea and Samaria: a soldier from an elite reconnaissance unit, who was on leave at a farm in the area, was arrested by police after coming to the aid of a Jewish shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters near the Allon Road. According to the soldier's version, he identified the situation, acted with restraint, and waited for IDF forces, without firing. When forces arrived, the rioters were dispersed using crowd-control measures, and the shepherd returned safely. On Saturday night, a false libel began by Arab elements in the village of Al-Mughayyir, claiming an Arab child was wounded by gunfire. Arab incitement channels, spreading Hamas propaganda, distributed the soldier's photo and blamed him. Despite the lack of evidence, police decided to arrest the soldier. His associates expressed outrage, claiming this is an attempt to harm a soldier who acted responsibly, and called for his release.