An IDF spokesperson has issued an official response to the incident that took place last Friday in Hevron, captured on film, in which a stone was thrown at an IDF soldier who failed to respond and simply remained at his post.
"On the face of it and without watching the full video - the conduct seen in the video is not the behavior expected of IDF soldiers," the spokesperson said. "IDF fighters are required to act in order to prevent such incidents from occurring and to use force at their discretion and according to the instructions for opening fire."
The army has reportedly completed a preliminary investigation into the matter whose results will be handed over to the head of the Central Command, Maj. Gen. Tamir Yedi, who will decide on any action to be taken.