Brig. Gen. Avi Blot says such acts 'unethical, un-Jewish'; outgoing Binyamin Regional Brigade commander Eliav Elbaz: Extremists behaved 'in criminal manner and shame me as a Jew'
IDF says it is investigating report, which comes amid spate of instances where women have been discriminated against to accommodate sensitivities of religious Jewish men
But defense minister also reportedly urges local leaders not to criticize senior officers; troops launch manhunt for Palestinian who opened fire at settlers, causing no injuries
Senior IDF officer says Hebron area's more stable economy and sustained military presence have so far prevented outbreaks like those seen in other parts of the territories
Counterterror officers arrest suspects -- relatives -- in West Bank city of Hebron, seize weapon, following shooting that killed Batsheva Nigri, and seriously wounded another man
Batsheva Nigri, 42, laid to rest in Kfar Etzion as family, friends mourn dedicated mother, wife, kindergarten teacher; 12-year-old daughter, who was in the vehicle, recounts attack
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