Samaria Security Guards' Detention Extended by Four Days Amid Rights Concerns
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A Petah Tikva court extended the detention of two Samaria security guards by four days, overriding a 12-day request from police and the Shin Bet. The men were arrested on suspicion of involvement in an extreme violence incident near Akarba a month ago. Their lawyers and the Head of the Samaria Regional Council criticized the harsh measures and called for immediate access to legal counsel, expressing confidence in the detainees' innocence.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Two Samaria security guards' detention was extended by four days by a Petah Tikva court.
- Police and Shin Bet requested a 12-day extension, which was denied by the judge.
- The detainees are suspected of involvement in an extreme violence incident near Akarba.
- A gag order preventing meetings with lawyers was set to expire Monday night.
- Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan expressed confidence in the guards' innocence.
- Attorneys criticized the use of "draconian measures" against the security personnel.
A Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court on Sunday extended the detention of two security guards from the Samaria region by four days, rejecting a request from the police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) to hold them for 12 days. A gag order preventing the detainees from meeting with their lawyer was set to expire Monday night.
Attorneys from the Honenu organization, representing the two men, criticized the use of "draconian measures" against individuals who serve the country. One attorney stated, "We will fight with all the tools at our disposal; the case is not as it appears." The police and Shin Bet arrested the men earlier on Sunday on suspicion of involvement in an "extreme violence incident" near Akarba approximately one month ago. Details of the investigation and the identities of the detainees remain under a gag order.
Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, described the men as dedicated security personnel who have saved many lives and have no prior disciplinary issues. He expressed confidence in their innocence and urged that they be allowed to meet with their legal counsel immediately. Dagan also highlighted the traumatic experience for the detainees' children, who witnessed the arrests in their home's living room, emphasizing the need to protect the rights and dignity of the detainees and their families.
The investigation is being conducted jointly by the inter-organizational command in the Judea and Samaria region, the Shin Bet, and the Military Police. Further details regarding the specific suspicions have not yet been released by the authorities.
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Right 3
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.