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Palestinian Arrested for Dumping Sewage in West Bank Streams

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Hebrew · 5 newsrooms covering

Originalנעצר פלסטיני שתיעד את עצמו שופך ביוב לנחלים והתגאה

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  • Palestinian man arrested for dumping sewage into West Bank streams.
  • Suspect allegedly filmed himself and boasted about harming Israelis.
  • Police confiscated his sewage truck.
  • Two other Palestinians arrested for weapons and attacks on forces.
Palestinian Arrested for Dumping Sewage in West Bank Streams
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Israeli police have arrested a Palestinian man in his 40s from the village of Dir Samet, in the West Bank, on suspicion of intentionally polluting streams. According to the police, the suspect published videos in recent weeks showing him dumping sewage waste into natural water channels in the West Bank. In the recordings, he reportedly boasted about his actions, claiming it was his way of harming Israeli residents and territory, and stated, "These are our deeds that we are proud of." He was arrested at his home and is being investigated for contaminating groundwater. A sewage truck belonging to him was confiscated. In separate incidents, police also arrested a 52-year-old resident of Bethlehem who was found in possession of a Glock pistol, a magazine, and ammunition. Additionally, an 18-year-old resident of Sa'ir was apprehended for allegedly throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at security forces in July and April. All three arrests were conducted by the "Arrow of Judah" unit, with assistance from the Etzion Brigade in one of the operations.

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