Palestinian reportedly arrested by Israeli security forces after being beaten by settlers in West Bank

A Palestinian truck driver was arrested by Israeli security forces after being assaulted by settlers near the West Bank city of Jericho, the official Palestinian Authority news agency Wafa reports.

Wafa says a group Mohammed Qandeel was beaten by a group of settlers before being detained by the IDF, which prevented the Palestinian Red Crescent from treating him.

Qandeel later told Palestinian media that he was released after 10 hours, but only after being fined roughly $300 for the incident.

No settlers were arrested in the assault, Palestinian media adds.

Asked for comment, the IDF took 12 hours to respond before telling The Times of Israel that the incident was in the Israel Police’s jurisdiction.

The Israel Police have yet to respond to a request for comment.

Mohammed Qandil, a Palestinian man, was driving from Jericho to Ramallah when his car broke down. Ten Israeli settler terrorists attacked him, severely beating him and critically injuring his eye.

When the Israeli army and police arrived, they detained him for 10 hours and… pic.twitter.com/wV9YxyR6h7

— Ihab Hassan (@IhabHassane) November 17, 2024