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Israeli Soldier Filmed Shooting Wounded ‘Palestinian Attacker’

An Israeli rights group has released a shocking video showing the moment an Israeli soldier appears to execute a wounded Palestinian as he is lies on the ground in Hebron The victim had reportedly been injured in retaliation for a stabbing attack before being cold-bloodedly shot in the head. An Israeli military spokesperson said that the soldier had been detained and an investigation into the incident had been opened.   RT reports: The video has been uploaded to B’Tselem human rights center’s YouTube account. It shows a crowd of IDF members – all armed – helping to evacuate their fellow soldier into an ambulance somewhere in Hebron. The description to the video says the evacuee was stabbed by a Palestinian man who was allegedly injured by the Israelis in retaliation. You can watch the full video here. (WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT) While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier is given medical treatment and proper care, and seems to be conscious, the Palestinian is lying on the ground immobilized. Both the Israeli servicemen and the medical staff can be seen ignoring the man until the ambulance leaves. Seconds later, an IDF soldier reloads his weapon, approaches the Palestinian and fires [...]