Border Police officer requires suspension and criminal prosecution according to Honenu
In the Benjamin (Binyamin) region of the West Bank, a controversial incident occurred on an unspecified date, where a Border Police officer is accused of shooting a teenage boy without justification. The boy was urgently evacuated to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery, sustaining severe injuries, including damage to his spinal column, lung tissue, and a bullet lodged in his left shoulder.
The attorney representing the injured youth, Elad Weisel, has demanded the suspension of the officer and appealed to the Police Internal Investigations Department, requesting that the officer be prosecuted. Weisel stated that the officer's actions were severe, illegal, and unreasonable, and that the shooting was deadly and illegal, trampling the rules of engagement and showing disregard for human life.
According to reports, the incident took place when a Border Police officer in a civilian vehicle stopped near several youths close to Beit El. The officer began shooting at the youths without justification, and it is alleged that he continued firing at them even after they stopped running. The officer is said to have fired four bullets at the youths calmly and in chilling silence, followed by an estimated 15 additional bullets.
Assistance was given by the boy's friends until an ambulance arrived. However, it is concerning that the officer did not take any action to save the boy's life or provide any first aid.
The continued service of the officer is said to pose a danger to the public, as Weisel concluded that an officer who behaves in such a manner is unfit to serve in a public position on behalf of the State of Israel.
The incident unfolded in a region where tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinians remain high, and recent months have seen heightened conflict in the West Bank, including operations involving the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Such incidents reflect frequent security confrontations with rock-throwing Palestinians leading to live fire responses by Israeli forces, sometimes resulting in investigations.
As of August 18, 2025, no detailed public reports or official clarifications on a particular Border Police shooting incident and its legal investigation or justification were found. The broader context indicates such use of force generally happens amid confrontations with Palestinians and follows IDF rules of engagement during ongoing military operations.
If updates on the investigation or legal justification become available, they will be reported accordingly. For now, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the law and ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved in such incidents.
The ongoing incident in the Benjamin region, involving a Border Police officer shooting a teenage boy without justification, raises concerns about war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice in the general-news sphere. The attorney, Elad Weisel, highlights the officer's severe and illegal actions, questioning the officer's continued service in politics and the State of Israel.
