Israeli police officer investigated over viral tear gas incident

Israeli police have opened an investigation after social media footage appeared to show a Border Police officer throwing a tear gas canister into a vehicle carrying several Palestinians during a raid in the Qalandia refugee camp.

The video, widely shared online, shows a uniformed officer approaching the vehicle before tossing an object inside. Moments later, two people are seen jumping out as a gas canister detonates.

The authenticity, date and location of the footage could not be independently verified.

Palestinian media reported that the incident took place during an Israeli raid on the Qalandia refugee camp, north of Jerusalem, on Sunday.

Israeli media reported that the officer seen in the video was detained. According to the newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, Israeli police launched an investigation into the incident.

Police told the newspaper that the officer's actions "were not in line with approved procedures and instructions."

The raid also reportedly left casualties. Palestinian media said a 16-year-old boy died after being shot by Israeli forces during the operation, while two other children were reportedly wounded in the lower limbs.

Violence has continued across the occupied West Bank since October 7. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, more than 759 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers during that period. Official Israeli figures say more than 26 Israelis have been killed in attacks carried out by Palestinians in the West Bank over the same timeframe.