http://yourjewishnews.com/7392.aspxInternational UN observers attacked an IDF soldier in Hevron over Shabbat, witnesses told Arutz 7. The UN group, members of the TiPH observer group, demanded to be let through a gate from the Jewish neighborhood of Givat Ha'avot in Hevron to the Arab side of the gate. The IDF soldier refused, saying that opening the gate would be a violation of Shabbat, as there was no issue of “saving a life” involved. Incensed by the answer, the observers began pummeling the soldier with blows, and attack him verbally as well. They were joined by the soldier's commander, who threatened him with punishment unless he opened the gate. Jewish residents of the area expressed shock at the commander's behavior, and expressed their support for the soldier.
In a statement, the IDF said that it was investigating the incident, but that it was short-lived and that the UN vehicle was able to proceed without a problem after several minutes. An IDF official told Arutz 7 that the question of a Sabbath violation in the opening of the gate was not an issue. The official had no comment on the commander's siding with the TiPH group against his soldier.
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