Asem Barghouti
Asem Barghouti was convicted of killing two soldiers and an unborn child in drive-by shootings on Dec. 9, 2018.
Chaim Silberstein thanked the IDF for punishing the terrorist who killed his grandson, telling Israel National News that “this should be only one of a list of actions needed to both punish and deter terrorists and would-be terrorists.”
Soldiers from Netzah Yehuda Battalion plead guilty to aggravated abuse of suspected terrorists, receive 190 days in prison, demotion in rank and probation, but avoid more serious assault charges.
The home of Asem Barghouti, who shot and killed two Israeli soldiers at a bus stop, as well as assisted his brother in a prior attack that led to the death of a newborn baby, was razed to the ground by IDF forces.
IDF arrests mother of Arab brothers who carried out two bus-stop shootings
The mother of two brothers who carried out terror attacks within days of each other in December was arrested by the Israeli army, according to reports in Arab media.
Additionally, according the P.A. law and regulations, upon his release, Barghouti was also entitled to a $6,000 one-time release grant and a guaranteed salary paid by the P.A. even if he did not work.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the Shin Bet, IDF and Yamam forces for their successful operation, adding that “the long hand of Israel will reach all those who harm our citizens, and the State of Israel will bring them to justice.”
