Ex-Security Official Detained After West Bank Olive Harvest Clash
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A violent clash erupted near Duma in the Benjamin region between residents of the Michtam LeDavid outpost and left-wing activists assisting Palestinians with olive harvesting. Police detained two activists, including former Brigadier General Yoel Feldshu, after a report of a shepherd being attacked. While residents claim activists provoked the incident and attacked a Jewish youth, the "Commanders for Israel's Security" movement stated their activists were attacked while protecting Palestinian women from Jewish assailants.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A violent clash occurred near Duma in the Benjamin region during the olive harvest.
- Police detained former Brigadier General Yoel Feldshu and another activist.
- Residents of the Michtam LeDavid outpost accused activists of provocation and assault.
- The "Commanders for Israel's Security" movement claims their activists were protecting Palestinians.
- A Jewish youth sustained light facial injuries in the altercation.
An unusual incident occurred near the Palestinian village of Duma in the Benjamin region on Sunday, involving residents of the "Michtam LeDavid" outpost and a group of left-wing activists, including former senior security officials. The activists stated they arrived to assist Palestinians with the olive harvest. A violent confrontation erupted between the two sides, leading police to detain two activists, one of whom was identified as Brigadier General (Res.) Yoel Feldshu.
Police confirmed receiving a report of a shepherd being attacked in the area. According to the "HaKol HaYehudi" website, residents of the outpost claim the activists came to provoke an incident. They allege a Palestinian woman pushed a Jewish youth from the outpost, and after he pushed her hand away, he was attacked by several activists with fists, kicks, and a stick. The residents also claim the youth's phone was taken and later found in a harvest sheet. The youth sustained light facial injuries.
Conversely, the "Commanders for Israel's Security" movement presented a different account. They claim young Jewish individuals arrived and attacked Palestinian women, while their group members attempted to protect the women and prevent violence. The movement accused the police of detaining the activists who tried to stop the attack and demanded the immediate release of Feldshu and the other activist. They also called for an investigation into those involved in the alleged assault and a review of the police conduct.
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