Suspect arrested in connection with earlier arson attack against Palestinian Bedouins

The Israel Police say that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the arson attack in the village of Mukhmas, in the West Bank earlier today.

In response to a query from The Times of Israel, the police say they arrived at the scene “after clashes broke out between settlers and Palestinians in the area.”

They note that two Israeli settlers and two Israeli activists who were aiding the Palestinians were injured and removed from the scene for medical treatment.

“Later, a report was received of four structures being set on fire in the nearby Bedouin community,” police say, adding that firefighting teams were dispatched to the location.

“While Binyamin Police Station officers were taking testimonies, they spotted a masked man emerging from one of the buildings. He was arrested on the spot. A nearby Israeli vehicle was also located and towed,” the police say.

The suspect and evidence were transferred to the Binyamin police station for investigation.

Police said they will continue investigating the circumstances of the incident until all those involved are brought to justice.”