Aaron Boxerman, a journalist for the New York Times, was assaulted by Israeli soldiers while covering the release of Ashraf Zughayer, a former Hamas member. The incident occurred during a raid at Zughayer's family home, where IDF troops reportedly assaulted Zughayer's father and intimidated journalists. Boxerman was struck by a rifle muzzle and faced dismissal of press credentials when another reporter intervened. The Israeli military stated the raid was conducted based on intelligence about potential terrorist activity, and has since expressed regret and pledged to investigate the incident, which involved publicized video evidence and a formal complaint from the Times.
The Israeli military expressed regret over the incident involving journalists and stated that an investigation is underway.
Aaron Boxerman was assaulted while covering the story of a freed Hamas member during a raid conducted by IDF soldiers.
The Times reported that during the raid, IDF soldiers assaulted Zughayer's family and intimidated journalists present.
A second reporter tried to intervene and was dismissed by the soldiers despite showing his press credentials.
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