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IDF used .22-caliber ammo at West Bank fence demonstration
"Protesters say the Israel Defense Forces used live ammunition from Ruger rifles last Friday to disperse a demonstration near the separation fence at the West Bank town of Na'alin. In 2001, the military advocate general ordered a halt to the use of such rifles for crowd control.
Two injured protesters told other demonstrators that a soldier had fired at them from about 40 meters away while they were throwing stones at a jeep parked at an IDF outpost.
In June a 35-year-old Na'alin resident, Aqel Srur, was killed when a member of the Border Police fired a .22-caliber bullet at him. On Saturday near the separation fence, a 10-year-old boy said soldiers had severely beaten him. In addition, 18 protesters near the village of Dir al-Rusun were reportedly arrested.
The IDF Spokesman's Office denied that the boy was harmed; it said he was arrested among others and later returned to his home because of his age. The spokesman's office said that .22-caliber bullets were used "in accordance with strict rules of engagement regarding protesters who intend to harm the security forces and vandalize the separation fence."
For years the IDF has tinkered with .22 rounds. Here's how you can fool the public with propaganda. When most people think of that caliber a little squirrel gun comes to mind, something that shoots a .22 long rifle cartridge.
But military issued M16s shoot .22 caliber bullets, seated in much larger cases. And the IDF has extensively used .50 BMG rifles fed with .22 projectiles enclosed in sabots, or sleeves, that fall away after firing, getting ultra high velocities for long distance sniper fire. Perfect for target practice on Palestinian childrens' heads.
IDF Chief Rabbi: Troops who show mercy to enemy will be 'damned'
"Protesters say the Israel Defense Forces used live ammunition from Ruger rifles last Friday to disperse a demonstration near the separation fence at the West Bank town of Na'alin. In 2001, the military advocate general ordered a halt to the use of such rifles for crowd control.
Two injured protesters told other demonstrators that a soldier had fired at them from about 40 meters away while they were throwing stones at a jeep parked at an IDF outpost.
In June a 35-year-old Na'alin resident, Aqel Srur, was killed when a member of the Border Police fired a .22-caliber bullet at him. On Saturday near the separation fence, a 10-year-old boy said soldiers had severely beaten him. In addition, 18 protesters near the village of Dir al-Rusun were reportedly arrested.
The IDF Spokesman's Office denied that the boy was harmed; it said he was arrested among others and later returned to his home because of his age. The spokesman's office said that .22-caliber bullets were used "in accordance with strict rules of engagement regarding protesters who intend to harm the security forces and vandalize the separation fence."
For years the IDF has tinkered with .22 rounds. Here's how you can fool the public with propaganda. When most people think of that caliber a little squirrel gun comes to mind, something that shoots a .22 long rifle cartridge.
But military issued M16s shoot .22 caliber bullets, seated in much larger cases. And the IDF has extensively used .50 BMG rifles fed with .22 projectiles enclosed in sabots, or sleeves, that fall away after firing, getting ultra high velocities for long distance sniper fire. Perfect for target practice on Palestinian childrens' heads.
IDF Chief Rabbi: Troops who show mercy to enemy will be 'damned'
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