From the Liveblog of
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Police detain 4 settlers over alleged terror activities, including taking part in riot at West Bank village Jit
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Four Israeli settlers, including one minor, were detained overnight by police over their suspected involvement in an attack on the Palestinian West Bank village of Jit last week.
According to a joint statement issued by police and the Shin Bet, the four are suspected of terrorism against Palestinians in several incidents, including the attack on Jit.
More than 100 Israeli assailants hurled stones and Molotov cocktails, and set fire to homes and cars in Jit during the attack on August 15.
One Palestinian man was killed and another was wounded by gunfire in the incident. The Shin Bet and police indicate that the shooting was carried out by the settlers.
The four suspects are currently being questioned by the Shin Bet.
