IDF arrests Israeli who took part in settler riot, probes death of Palestinian

The IDF says troops detained one Israeli civilian who participated in the “grave” attack carried out by settlers on the West Bank Palestinian village of Jit this evening.

The suspect has been handed over to police.

The military also says it is looking into the death of a Palestinian amid the attack, and has launched a joint investigation with the police and Shin Bet.

According to the IDF, after dozens of settlers began to rampage in the village, troops and Border Police officers were dispatched to the scene. The troops used riot dispersal means and live fire in the air, while taking the Israelis out of the village.

“The IDF condemns events of this type as well as the rioters, who harm security, law and order, and divert the IDF and the security forces from their main mission of thwarting terrorism and protecting the security of the residents,” the military says.