Chevron – Accidental Shooting Of Rabbi Prompts IDF To Change Rules

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    Israeli rabbi Dan Mertzbach with one of his children (file photo)Chevron – The IDF has decided to change its rules of engagement in response to the accidental shooting death of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach near Hebron last month, Channel 10 reported on Wednesday.

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    An IDF soldier opened fire as Mertzbach’s vehicle drove toward him on Route 60, believing the car contained terrorists and his life was in danger.

    As a result of the mishap, the IDF has ruled to forbid soldiers from opening fire on moving vehicles in the West Bank.

    Content is provided courtesy of the Jerusalem Post


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    Not_just_that___
    Not_just_that___
    12 years ago

    Will policy change back if chas v’shalom it allows an attack to be successful?

    Reb Yid
    Reb Yid
    12 years ago

    Hmmm. “Accidental.” Of course it was….

    So if they can’t fire on moving vehicles, what can they fire on? Stationary vehicles only?

    12 years ago

    I don’t understand why Rabbi Dan Mertzbach didn’t stop when the IDF told him to, but this may not be the best way to stop Jews from being killed. If terrorists can more easily get through roadblocks, MORE Jews may ch’v be in danger.

    confusedmom
    confusedmom
    12 years ago

    Why not train soldiers on how to identify a real terror threat, rather then prohibiting ‘all’ shooting? Sometimes it may be necessary to shoot.