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Israeli Soldier Sparks Outrage Over Treatment of Disabled Palestinian

1/10/2026

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A video shows an Israeli soldier knocking down Palestinian Saeed al-Amour and sparking outrage.
Al-Amour, who lost a leg to settler gunfire, says soldiers detained him and abandoned his crutches in a remote area.
Settlers continue to encroach on his land while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) detain him for alleged "illegal security activity."
The case highlights ongoing tensions and violence affecting Palestinians like Al-Amour.

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Story summary

A video shows an Israeli soldier knocking down Palestinian Saeed al-Amour and sparking outrage.
Al-Amour, who lost a leg to settler gunfire, says soldiers detained him and abandoned his crutches in a remote area.
Settlers continue to encroach on his land while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) detain him for alleged "illegal security activity."
The case highlights ongoing tensions and violence affecting Palestinians like Al-Amour.