Three Foreign Activists to Be Deported After Filming IDF Soldiers in Hebron

Three foreign activists were detained for investigation after photographing IDF soldiers and a security checkpoint in Hebron. Further images of soldiers from previous shifts were discovered during the examination. Police identified one of the individuals as the president of an anti-Israel organization promoting BDS. Following a hearing at the Population and Immigration Authority, a decision was made to deport the three within the next 24 hours.

The incident occurred Sunday at the "Hasam Shoter" checkpoint, which separates the Jewish and Palestinian areas of Hebron. According to police, the three approached the checkpoint from the Palestinian side and filmed the soldiers securing the location. An IDF soldier noticed their actions, apprehended them, and transferred the case to the Judea and Samaria District Police.

During a subsequent search, additional photos of IDF soldiers, taken at the checkpoint during earlier shifts, were found on their devices. Investigators questioned the soldier first, then brought the three foreigners to the Hebron police station for interrogation. Simultaneously, a report was sent to the Population and Immigration Authority, including intelligence on the individuals' activities.

Police stated that one woman heads the organization Agir pour la Palestin, which is identified with anti-Israel activities and promotes the BDS boycott movement. Police described her as a significant and extreme anti-Israel activist. This information was provided to the Population and Immigration Authority as part of the process to remove them from Israel.

After being detained overnight, the three were transferred to the Population and Immigration Authority for a deportation hearing. The decision to deport them within 24 hours was made post-hearing. They are currently being held at a facility until their deportation. Relevant consular representatives have been informed of the case and the actions taken.