IDF soldier caught striking Palestinian civilian

A video posted on the Israel Defence Forces’ official YouTube channel captured a soldier delivering a punch to a 22‑year‑old Palestinian man during a nighttime operation in Jenin.

The Israeli Ministry of Defence said the clip would be examined by a military prosecutor and the soldier placed on administrative leave.

Palestinian human‑rights NGOs demanded an independent inquiry, arguing the incident exemplifies systemic abuse.

The episode has intensified diplomatic friction between Israel and the European Union, which has called for accountability.