Friday, 20 April 2012

Without a Cause, Israeli forces attack Palestinian Activist



JERUSALEM - Last week, pro-Palestinian activists become victims of Israeli brutality of a middle-ranking officers. Through the latest evidence, the officer turned to attack the activists even though the activists are not provocative.

Without cause, Lt. Col. five Shalom Eisner beat some people pro-Palestinian activists in the Jordan Valley. Through television footage B'Tselem, Eisner seemed blows against five activists by using the handle weapons.

Actions were suddenly regarded as an act of brutality, because the activists did their action peacefully. The activists are demanding the Gaza Strip was opened for this help, do not do anything against Lieutenant Colonel provocations Eisner.

The military commander of Israel (IDF) Benny Gantz chooses to relieve Eisner, related to the violence done last Saturday, April 14th. Gantz's decision was issued, after a recommendation from investigators who conduct examination of this incident.

According to Nitzan Alon and Sami Turgeman, attack by Eisner is a form of moral failure of the officer rank of lieutenant colonel. Moreover, the activists who attacked the foreign activists who came from Denmark.

"Based on the investigation of this incident is found, the failure of the IDF operasiobal ​​of preparation in addressing bicycle protest the activists who made ​​it. Behavior of the soldiers at that time also failed to resolve the confrontation that occurred,"

Eisner who had been due to rise to the rank of colonel, for the time being will not be on duty in the field.

He was forbidden to hold any position of command over the next two years. When he was returned to positions of command in 2014, there are several requirements that must be fulfilled.

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