| (The witness's statement was
read) Witness questioned by the prosecution:
Q. Who started the shooting?
A. The kidnappers
Q. Did you see the kidnappers open fire on the hostages or
kill four of them?
A. No.
Q. How long did you stay, waiting in your position, before
the freeing of the hostages?
A. Until 10 o'clock.
Q. You said in your statement that the kidnappers split
into two groups. Which group opened fire?
A. The first group, which was facing us.
Q. What weapons did the kidnappers fire?
A. They fired bullets, bazookas and Law rockets at us.
Q. Were the kidnappers armed?
A. I found that the first suspect was armed after he gave
himself up. I don't know about the others.
Q. Can you say how many kidnappers there were?
A. I can't.
Q. Was a telephone seized along with the kidnappers?
A. I didn't see it.
Q. Are you in the army or the police?
A. The army.
Q. Did you see two groups with your own eyes?
A. Yes.
Q. How many in each group?
A. The first group, five. The second, I don't know.
Q. Do you know any of the suspects here?
A. I know Abu al-Hassan [indicating him].
Q. When were you wounded.
A. In the middle of the operation, by the second group.
Q. After you were wounded, did you stay in position or did
you drop out?
A. I dropped out.
The accused were asked if they had any questions
for the witness. Abu al-Hassan had none. Huraira asked: "Are you the perpetrator or
the victim of a crime?" The soldier replied: "The victim". |