IDF suspends reservist who promoted his business using a blindfolded Palestinian

The soldier posted a story on Instagram showing the detained Palestinian holding a sign with the social media handle of his business, and the words 'Happy Holidays' in Hebrew. The IDF said it considered the incident 'very serious'

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The soldier posted a story on Instagram showing the detained Palestinian holding a sign with the social media handle of his business, and the words 'Happy Holidays' in Hebrew. The IDF said it considered the incident 'very serious'

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Matan Golan

11:16 PM • April 03 2026 IDT

An Israeli reservist stationed in the West Bank earlier this week posted a photo on social media using a handcuffed and blindfolded Palestinian man to advertise his business.

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