IDF arrests 18 Israeli rioters suspected of attacking security forces operating in West Bank
Security officials said the outpost was illegal and posed a threat, as rioters blocked roads, burned tires and attacked Palestinians during the evacuation.
- The IDF evacuated the illegal Ora Yisrael outpost near Salfit on Monday, arresting 18 Israelis suspected of assaulting security personnel during the operation.
- Authorities cleared the outpost because it was established illegally in a closed military zone and served as a base for Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians.
- During the evacuation, rioters set tires on fire and blocked roads to prevent access, while security forces seized several vehicles containing flammable materials, weapons, and pepper spray.
- The 18 detainees were transferred to the Samaria Police District for questioning, though West BankProtesters claimed the military caused a fire damaging "tefillin and holy books."
- Throughout the morning, disturbances blocked main roads, causing significant traffic congestion and disrupting the daily routines of both Palestinians and Israelis living in the West Bank.
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INSIDE TIP-OFF: Protesters Knew When Border Police Would Move Before Shomron Outpost Evacuation
Hilltop youths got word ahead of time about a security operation to clear an illegal outpost in Shomron. That gave them hours to set up roadblocks and prepare to confront the forces sent to remove them, Army Radio reported on Tuesday morning. According to the report, those opposing Monday’s evacuation knew the exact time Border […]
Israeli forces arrest 18 settlers for allegedly attacking troops at unauthorized West Bank outpost
LONDON: Israeli security forces on Monday arrested 18 settlers suspected of attacking troops and obstructing the evacuation and demolition of an unauthorized outpost in the occupied West Bank, the military said. Dozens of Border Police officers and Civil Administration soldiers arrived at Givat Ora Yisrael, near the Palestinian town of Salfit, to demolish structures at the outpost, which authorities had previously cleared out, according to Israe…
IDF says it arrested 18 settlers during illegal West Bank outpost evacuation
Police said that settlers 'assaulted and obstructed security forces' and were transferred for questioning. The clashes near the West Bank city of Salfit came after settlers living nearby arrived in the area, seeking to disrupt the evacuation
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