{
  "id": 16172841,
  "title": "IDF soldier indicted for firing on Palestinian vehicle, seriously wounding 18-year-old woman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/idf-soldier-indicted-for-firing-on-palestinian-vehicle-seriously",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:20:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-912646"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 37-year-old IDF soldier, Pinchas Hasi Shem Tov Ran, has been indicted for allegedly firing at a Palestinian vehicle in the West Bank, seriously injuring an 18-year-old woman. The incident occurred on September 18, when Ran, who serves as a security coordinator in the Gidonim Ridge area, entered the village of Aqraba without authorization, driving an off-road vehicle. Prosecutors allege that Ran pointed his weapon at the fleeing vehicle, striking the passenger and causing serious injury. Ran is accused of obstructing justice by searching for bullet casings at the scene. His legal team claims the shooting was in self-defense after Ran perceived an attempted ramming attack.",
  "summary": "According to the indictment, the incident occurred on September 18, after the soldier entered the village of Aqraba, which was outside his area of responsibility.",
  "key_points": [
    "IDF soldier Pinchas Hasi Shem Tov Ran indicted for firing on Palestinian vehicle.",
    "18-year-old woman seriously wounded in September 18 incident.",
    "Ran accused of obstructing justice by searching for bullet casings."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The indictment highlights the legal scrutiny facing individual soldiers when their field conduct involves unauthorized movement and the use of lethal force against civilians in the West Bank.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}