IDF Reports Over 100 Israeli Radicals Attacked Homes, Soldiers in Jalud

In the early hours of Monday, September 29, Israeli security forces attempted to escort a Palestinian family back to their home in the village of Jalud, south of Nablus in Samaria. The family had previously been forced to flee their home due to repeated attacks by Israeli radicals. However, the return operation was ultimately unsuccessful due to renewed riots instigated by over 100 Israeli individuals, according to the IDF. The rioters reportedly blocked roads, set tires ablaze, and threw stones at IDF soldiers and Border Police (MAGAV) officers. They also set fire to Arab structures, vehicles, and other property. During the clashes, three Border Police officers sustained minor injuries, and one security vehicle was damaged. Security forces used crowd dispersal measures to break up the riot. Two suspects were apprehended and handed over to the Judea and Samaria District Police. Investigators and forensic teams were dispatched to the scene to collect evidence and testimonies. The IDF stated that such incidents divert security forces from their missions, undermine stability, and hinder operations aimed at protecting the public and preventing terrorist attacks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the overnight riots in Samaria and the attacks on security forces. "A small group of rioters does not represent the law-abiding settler population of Judea and Samaria, causes them immense damage, and hinders our forces from carrying out their tasks," Netanyahu stated. He expressed support for the IDF soldiers and Border Police operating in the area and urged law enforcement to "apply the full severity of the law" to those involved in the disturbances.