Indictment Filed Against Samaria Security Coordinator for Shooting at Palestinian Vehicle

An indictment has been filed against Pinhas Shem Tov Ran, a settlement security coordinator from Itamar in Samaria, for shooting at a Palestinian vehicle and critically wounding an 18-year-old woman, Haaretz, ynet, and Reshet 13 reported following the lifting of a gag order on the case.

According to the indictment, the defendant acted outside his authority and entered the village of Aqraba. After ordering a Palestinian couple to halt and the driver continued moving, he fired at least three shots at the vehicle. Two bullets struck the young woman, with one lodging near her heart. Ran is also accused of attempting to conceal evidence following the shooting.

The reports noted that military officials had repeatedly warned Ran in the past not to operate beyond his assigned sector and to adhere to open-fire regulations following unusual incidents.