In a rare move, the Israeli military has suspended an entire reserve battalion following an attack on CNN journalists in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military has suspended an entire reserve battalion following a clash with journalists from the US broadcaster CNN in the occupied West Bank. Israeli battalion confronts journalists in TayasirThe encounter happened on Thursday when a crew from the broadcaster was reporting on an attack by Israeli settlers and the creation of an illegal outpost in the Palestinian village of Tayasir, CNN said. CNN journalist Jeremy Diamond and his team then encountered Israeli soldiers, the broadcaster reported. The suspension of the battalion comes as the Israeli military faces international scrutiny over its treatment of journalists.

Source: CNN March 31, 2026 07:14 UTC