SuperbToneIDF soldiers shoot masked settler allegedly hurling stones at Palestinians
the soldiers began a “suspect arrest procedure,” which included opening fire at one of the suspects
Seems like a slightly harsh procedure to arrest someone with stones as their weapon.
The actual procedure is actually calling the suspect to stop, first in Hebrew, then in Arabic, if the suspect does not stop then the soldier loads a round in the chamber, next a warning shot to the air, and then shooting at the suspect’s legs, all the while calling for the suspect to stop.
IDF has a tendency to… Expedite this procedure.
FazooIt does help that the ultra-religious, which makes up 99% of settlers, hate the IDF almost as much as Palestinians. The fact they weren’t throwing rocks at the troops surprised me the most, and the fact the IDF actually went after them.
magnetosphereIt doesn’t help that the ultra-religious, which makes up 99% of settlers, hate the IDF almost as much as Palestinians.
I had no idea this was the case. Thanks!
It doesn’t help that the ultra-religious, which makes up 99% of settlers, hate the IDF almost as much as Palestinians.
Wait really? Why?
It’s a big mixed bag, but a few key reasons are:
- The IDF represent an armed faction of the secular Jews of Israel. They will make a distinction of Israelis and Israelites, with the Orthodox being the latter. Before the Romans, there were the states of Israel (Tel Aviv) and Judea (Jerusalem), so that separation continues in their mind.
- If their kids were conscripted, they fear the secular influences upon them and it is a driving factor in their opposition to conscription.
- Surprisingly, there are factions of Orthodox who don’t believe the state of Israel should exist, at least until the Messiah returns. So they oppose the armed faction of the illegitimate state.
There is so much I can’t even begin to explain, and I’m sure some Israelis would even have corrections from what I learned over there. The Orthodox live a decent lifestyle which is 100% paid for by the Secular community, so they can spend their days studying and causing trouble for others. When you hear about armed groups shooting at Palestinians and burning down homes, you’re making a safe bet if you assume they’re Orthodox.
Historical_General90 percent of war crimes and abuses that I hear about tend to be idf related. Whenever I hear about settlers, it’s normally about them stealing a house or occupying.
Then you’re not actually paying attention to what is happening.
I hear about Israel wanting to conscript Orthodox youngsters into the army, and a birth rate issue.
They always have, and there is an Orthodox unit with special rules. The community doesn’t like it though. As for birth rate, that’s strictly for the Secular side. Orthodox women are, to put it bluntly, giving birth as a job. This is part of the issue between them and the Secular Jews that fund their lifestyle. Who the hell wants to pay high taxes so someone else’s family of 10 can live without working?
That’s good additional info.