Horrific footage shows moment Israeli army officer smashed Danish peace protester in face with his rifle

A senior Israeli army officer who smashed a pro-Palestinian protester in the face with his gun has been suspended after footage of the horrific incident was put online.

Lieutenant-Colonel Shalom Eisner is seen ramming his M-16, with both hands, into Danish national Andreas Ias's face as activists took part in a bicycle rally in the occupied West Bank.

The video from Saturday's incident shows him falling to the ground and then being carried away by activists.       Read Full