It is important to understand that the defendants were not exonerated, and the indictments were dropped on the basis of ‘Haganah min hatzedek’ - when one’s right to a fair trial has been violated.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear. Police said they opened an investigation into a shooting in the northern city of Arraba that saw two men moderately injured.
The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.
The incident comes as Israel’s security establishment has warned of heightened Iranian efforts to recruit Israelis online for security-related tasks.
Israel Police were forced to disperse large Purim crowds on Wednesday as revellers defied Home Front Command orders. Officials slammed the gatherings as "irresponsible" during the ongoing war.
The 15-year-old gave a statement to police in Rishon Lezion, which included the suspect's name. The name has not been released to the public.
State Attorney’s Office confirms charges in Lod District Court • Gag order remains in place.
According to the indictment, events unfolded after security forces dismantled the outpost “Tzur Misgavi,” prompting dozens of individuals - including Harpaz - to gather in a planned act of revenge.
At the defense’s request, the court delayed the start of Pesler’s prison sentence until April 15 to give her time to appeal. She is required to report to Neve Tirza Prison by 9 a.m. that day.
The extremists were also suspected to have sprayed graffiti on the walls, writing several slogans such as "price tag" and "revenge".
One of the teenagers met the victim at the gas station, before leading him to a nearby park, where the two others, along with several others whose identities are still unknown, were waiting.
