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IDF soldier who shot ‘Hero of Jerusalem terror attack’ arrested
An IDF reservist is under investigation for killing armed civilian Yuval Castleman, 37, at scene of Jerusalem shooting
December 4, 2023 12:24
By, Eliana Jordan
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An IDF reservist is under investigation for killing armed civilian Yuval Castleman, 37, at scene of Jerusalem shooting
December 4, 2023 12:24By, Eliana Jordan
The IDF reservist responsible for shooting armed civilian Yuval Castleman at the scene of the terror attack in Jerusalem was arrested early on Monday, according to Israeli media reports.
Castleman, 37, was killed by IDF reservist Sgt. Aviad Frija after shooting the perpetrators of the attack on Weizman Boulevard last week, an incident that left four dead and several injured, and for which Hamas has claimed responsibility.
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An attorney from Mevaseret Zion with a background in the security services, Castleman was driving to work when he witnessed the terror attack and responded to the threat by pulling over and drawing his gun, ultimately shooting the terrorists.
Frija said he believed Castleman was a terrorist and still posed a threat despite footage taken at the scene showing Castleman tossing his gun, falling to his knees and raising his arms above his head while shouting “Don’t shoot” as IDF soldiers approach him. He was then shot and killed in what his family are referring to as “an execution”, according to the Times of Israel.