A controversial video of an Israeli soldier in Hebron assaulting and taunting a Palestinian was deliberately instigated, and more provocations are coming, a prominent Palestinian activist admitted in exclusive comments to Tazpit Press Service. Two soldiers were suspended by the IDF on Friday after they were filmed hitting and taunting two left-wing activists in Hebron.
The delegation of Israeli left-wing activists was organized by Issa Amro, a 42-year-old Palestinian from Hebron, and a prominent personality in the BDS campaign against Israel.
Amro said the incident and video are “part of a media protest campaign by Palestinian, Israeli, and international protest organizations against the Israeli government.”
The incident took place a week after thousands of Jews gathered in Hebron during the annual Sabbath where the Torah portion recounting Abraham’s purchase of the Tomb of the Patriarchs is read.