Sammi - while it does not state what the "signal" was, its more important to note that the soldier who fired violated the ROE according to the article.
Its sad - and I find it ironic that from one perspective, it was a Palestinian who came to the aid of an Israeli against the IDF.
You have the occasional loose cannon - but we also don't know all the facts. Its hard to judge a person's view and intent - especially in what is (or in this case - what they think is) a possible combat situation.
This is a perfect example of why ROE's are often more restrictive than what the guy at the bottom of the chain thinks is appropriate. Sometimes ROE's cost lives when they are followed - in this case, not following it cost at least 2 lives - one dead and one ruined, with 2 more harmed.
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